The nameKaori
Kaori is a Japanese name with a delicate scent.
- Girl's name
- Japanese
Meaning
Kaori means "fragrance" in Japanese.
Origin
Japanese.
History
In the United States Kaori reached its best rank, 1902nd, in 2022.
Popularity of the name Kaori
Kaori in the United States
Kaori was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 435 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Kaori. Its rise began around 1989, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Kaori in the United States were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 87 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Kaori
Names from the same generation as Kaori, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaori mean?
Kaori means "fragrance" in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Kaori?
Japanese.
Is Kaori a girl's or a boy's name?
Kaori is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Kaori?
In 2024, Kaori was the 2346th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 78 births.
What are good sibling names for Kaori?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aiko, Yumi, Orla and Safiya for a sister, Akio, Kenji, Yannis and Viggo for a brother.