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At a Glance
- Meaning
- In Māori, 'skin' or 'bark of a tree'; separately, a European short form of Cyril/Kyrillos ('lordly')
- Origin
- Māori; also European (short form of Cyril/Kyrillos)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- KEE-ree
Kiri (KEE-ree) is a girl's name with two separate roots: in Māori it means 'skin' or 'bark of a tree,' and in Europe it's a short form of Cyril/Kyrillos, meaning 'lordly.' It's short, clean and modern-sounding, with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel and a worldly reach.
Meaning & Origin of Kiri
Meaning: In Māori, 'skin' or 'bark of a tree'; separately, a European short form of Cyril/Kyrillos ('lordly').
Origin: Māori; also European (short form of Cyril/Kyrillos).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Kiri
KEE-reeIPA /ˈkiːri/
Popularity of Kiri
Kiri peaked at #1798 in U.S. Social Security data in 1984, with 60 girls given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #7405 with just 15 babies, so a child named Kiri today would rarely share the name with anyone.
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FAQ
What does the name Kiri mean?
In Māori, ‘skin’ or ‘bark of a tree’; separately, a European short form of Cyril/Kyrillos (‘lordly’). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Kiri?
Kiri is pronounced KEE-ree (IPA: /ˈkiːri/).
Is Kiri a popular name right now?
Kiri peaked at #1798 in 1984 and is ranked #7405 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1963–2024.)
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