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Mori

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: A name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a forest; a grove') and Hebrew ('my teacher; my master'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A forest; my teacher: Mori is Japanese/Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MOR-ee').
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Origin LowJapanese, Hebrew
MeaningA name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a forest; a grove') and Hebrew ('my teacher; my master'); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#10346 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419952025

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

Mori is a name used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a forest; a grove') and Hebrew ('my teacher; my master'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese and Jewish families. Rare, a-forest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Mori is used in several cultures, variously Japanese ('a forest; a grove') and Hebrew ('my teacher; my master') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'MOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Mori — routes uncertain

Variations

MoryMorie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mori mean?

Mori is variously Japanese ('a forest') and Hebrew ('my teacher'); the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Mori?

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

Is Mori a boy or girl name?

Mori is a boy's name here.

How popular is Mori?

Mori is a very rare name in the U.S.

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