Yori

♀ Girl

Pronounced YOR-ee /ˈjɔːr.i/Medium

Meaning: A short Japanese name (and name element) tied to yori, 'trust; rely; depend on.' Also read as a modern short given name across cultures. Meaning varies by characters; routes somewhat uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Yori ties to the Japanese for 'trust; rely' (said 'YOR-ee'). Rare and modern.

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningA short Japanese name (and name element) tied to yori, 'trust; rely; depend on.' Also read as a modern short given name across cultures. Meaning varies by characters; routes somewhat uncertain.

U.S. rank (2025)#10085 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 96

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

Yori is a short Japanese name and element tied to 'trust; rely,' also used as a modern short given name. For girls it reads as crisp and current, rare in the U.S. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'YOR-ee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Yori draws on the Japanese yori, 'trust; rely; depend on' — a short, bright name whose meaning shifts with its characters; routes uncertain, which we note (said 'YOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Yori — Japanese 'trust; rely'; short modern name; routes uncertain

Variations

YorieYoryYoriko

Nicknames

YoRi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yori mean?

Yori ties to the Japanese for 'trust; rely; depend on'; its meaning shifts with characters, and routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Yori?

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

Is Yori a boy or girl name?

Yori is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Yori?

Yori is a rare name in the U.S.