Nari

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Pronounced NAH-ree /ˈnɑ.ri/High

Meaning: From Korean nari, 'lily' (the tiger lily); in Sanskrit, nari means 'woman'Medium

In 30 seconds: A tiger lily from Seoul: Nari is the Korean lily — bright, upright, beloved — and Sanskrit's word for woman herself. Petite, floral, and double-rooted.

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Origin MediumKorean, Sanskrit

MeaningFrom Korean nari, 'lily' (the tiger lily); in Sanskrit, nari means 'woman'

U.S. rank (2025)#3559 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 529

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

Nari comes from Korean nari, 'lily' — especially the tiger lily — a warm native-Korean girls' name; in Sanskrit, nari independently means 'woman'. Two traditions, one bright sound.

In the U.S. it appears in Korean-heritage families. Rare, lily at the root, and quick-bright.

Did you know? In Korea, nari names the tiger lily that blazes orange along summer roadsides — and 'Nari' is the affectionate callsign of typhoons and K-dramas alike.

Overall data confidence 75%

Korean references — nari — word meaning

Variations

NaraeNaree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nari mean?

Nari is Korean for 'lily'; in Sanskrit it means 'woman'.

How do you pronounce Nari?

It's said NAH-ree /ˈnɑ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Nari a boy or girl name?

Nari is a girl's name.

How popular is Nari?

Nari is a rare name in the U.S.