Khori

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/High

Meaning: Kh-spelling of Kori/Cory — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Norse surname ('hollow, ravine'); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Sleek and modern: Khori spells Kori/Cory — 'maiden' or 'hollow' — with a bold Kh. Crisp, fresh, and warm — used for both sexes.

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningKh-spelling of Kori/Cory — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Norse surname ('hollow, ravine'); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5320 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 702

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Khori is a Kh-spelling of Kori/Cory — variously from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname, 'hollow, ravine' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, modern name; the Kh-styling personalizes it, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, maiden-or-hollow at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Kori/Cory ties to Greek kore ('maiden') and an Irish/Norse surname ('hollow, ravine') — Khori gives it a bold Kh-spelling, used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Corey — routes layered

Variations

KoriCoryKhorie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khori mean?

Khori spells Kori/Cory — 'maiden' (Greek) or 'hollow' (Irish/Norse); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khori?

It's said KOR-ee /ˈkɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khori a boy or girl name?

Khori is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Khori?

Khori is a rare name in the U.S.