Priest
Kouri is a rare surname-turned-first name with multiple potential roots. In a Japanese context, it can relate to 'ice' or 'official district,' while as a transliteration of the Arabic surname Khoury, it means 'priest.' In the United States, it is often chosen for its unique sound and similarity to names like Corey or Kaia.
Less common today
Kouri isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,738 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
