What origin is the name Cori?

Cori comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cori a popular name?

Cori is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Cori does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Cori?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Cori — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Cori

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cori

Cori

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Cori is an irish unisex name meaning "Ravine; from the round hill; variant of cory meaning variously: from the round hill; seething pool; or ravine".

The meaning of Cori is "Ravine; from the round hill; variant of cory meaning variously: from the round hill; seething pool; or ravine" — a unisex name of irish origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Ravine; from the round hill; variant of cory meaning variously: from the round hill; seething pool; or ravine

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cori

Very rare in US records

What does Cori mean?

Cori is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Ravine; from the round hill; variant of cory meaning variously: from the round hill; seething pool; or ravine".