Iori

“Wealthy, prosperous”

Japanese origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#12855US 2021

5Births / yr

↓Falling

90All-time births

📅 Since 200200

What does Iori mean and where does it come from?

Iori can be written in kanji as 煕 or 慶. It is a common male name in Japan, often chosen with the hope that the bearer will embody qualities of prosperity and success. The name can also have cultural significance as it is often linked to the second son in a family. Iori has been popularized in variou

Cultural significance

Iori has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Japanese-speaking communities, where it reflects values of wealthy, prosperous.

Peak popularity

Reached #8597 in 2011 — currently #12855 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Iori?

Iori works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Iori Grace

How popular is Iori right now?

Falling — down 1521 spots — currently #12855 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 2010–2021#12855 · Top 9.5%

2010

2015

2020

2021

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2021	#12855	5	▼ down 1521 · -17% births
2020	#11334	6	▲ up 1832 · +20% births
2015	#13166	5	▼ down 2709 · -29% births
2010	#10457	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Iori

Best Year2010Rank #10457

Peak Count7

Average Rank#11953

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range2010 - 20214 years

The story of Iori

Iori is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 2002. With 90 total births recorded, Iori remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #10457 in 2010, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #12855 in 2021.

Names that peaked alongside Iori in 2011:

Jacob Mason William Jayden Noah

Iori by decade

Iori peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →

Decade	Births
2000s	37
2010s ★	47
2020s	6

💎Iori has only 90 total recorded births since 2002 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Iori?

Common

IorIorieIory

What names sound and feel like Iori?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Iori also consider these

African · A African name

Japan · the fabric of

Nori

Japan · the reason; truth;

Amori

Japanese · Amori can mean

Common questions about the name Iori

What does the name Iori mean?

Iori means "Wealthy, prosperous" — a name rooted in Japanese tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Iori?

Iori is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Iori have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Iori?

Iori originates from Japanese tradition. Japanese names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

Is Iori trending right now?

Iori is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.

Is Iori a common or rare name?

Iori is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.