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Khouri

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Pronounced KOO-ree /ˈkuː.ri/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic surname Khoury or Khuri, meaning 'priest' - a common family name among Arabic-speaking Christians in Lebanon, Syria and Palestine, and among their diaspora. Its use as a girl's given name is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned given name: Khouri is Arabic Khoury, 'priest' (said 'KOO-ree').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic surname Khoury or Khuri, meaning 'priest' - a common family name among Arabic-speaking Christians in Lebanon, Syria and Palestine, and among their diaspora. Its use as a girl's given name is modern.

U.S. rank (2020)#16366 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 31

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

Khouri is a spelling of the Arabic surname Khoury, meaning 'priest.' It is carried very widely by Christian families in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine, and by their communities abroad, where it is often spelled Khoury, Khouri or Khuri. Its use as a first name for girls is a recent American development in the manner of other surname names, and we note the surname route honestly (said 'KOO-ree').

It appears only in very small numbers as a girls' first name in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and surname-flavoured.

Did you know? Khoury is one of the most widespread family names among Arabic-speaking Christians - it simply means 'priest,' marking a household with a clergyman in it.

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References - Khouri — Arabic Khoury/Khuri 'priest'; Levantine Christian surname

Variations

KhouryKhuriKoury

Nicknames

KhouKikiRee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khouri mean?

Khouri comes from the Arabic surname Khoury, 'priest,' widely carried by Arabic-speaking Christian families.

How do you pronounce Khouri?

It's said KOO-ree /ˈkuː.ri/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Khouri a boy or girl name?

Khouri is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Khouri?

Khouri is extremely rare in the U.S.