Korei Unisex
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KOH-ray //koʊˈreɪ//
Origin: Japanese; English
Meaning: Japanese: 'to be loved'; English: 'a variant of Corey'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Korei has Japanese roots, where it can be associated with affection and love. In English-speaking contexts, it is often considered a variant of the name Corey, which has its own distinct origins.
The name Corey is derived from a Gaelic surname meaning 'from the hollow'. Korei is less common and may reflect modern naming trends that favor unique spellings.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Korei was first seen in the United States in 2000.
Korei has ranked as high as #20706 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Korei has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Korei is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Korei was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Korei.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
Top States for Korei
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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