Fragrance, scent, or weaving
Kaori is a Japanese name primarily given to girls. While it is most commonly associated with 'fragrance' or 'perfume' (香), the meaning can vary significantly depending on the kanji characters used to write it, such as 'weaving' (織).
About 98 girls were named Kaori in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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