Kory
/?k??.i/ · 2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Irish Gaelic ◈ 2 syllables
"Dark one, dark-complexioned"

From Irish Gaelic

Kory means from the hollow or cauldron — the K-Y variant of Corey/Cory, from the Irish/Norse. Same hollow-heritage, K-Y calligraphy. Two syllables of Irish-hollow through K-Y visual distinction.

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Kory at a glance
MeaningDark one, dark-complexioned
OriginIrish Gaelic
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#2408
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Why parents love Kory
  • Same hollow/cauldron with K-Y distinction.Two syllables with a warm, modern sound: KOR-ee.Ko and Ry are both embedded.The K gives visual sharpness.The Irish heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Kory
from the hollowcauldronK-YCoreyCoryIrishNorsewarmmodernvisual sharpnessheritage
Origin & history of Kory
Irish/Norse (hollow) K-Y Kory
1
Irish Gaelic roots
Kory IS the K-Y variant of Corey meaning hollow.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: K-Y variant.
3
Today
Kory remains a beloved choice, ranking #2408 in the US. 15,680 babies have been named Kory since 1952.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Kory?
1989 peak year
Kory has been losing ground. Once far more common, it has been declining steadily in recent years. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #2408), with about 70 babies named Kory each year. In 1989, 601 babies received the name (ranked #373). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 15,680.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
601 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #373)
70 Avg. per year
(last decade)
700 Total registrations
last 10 years
15,680 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,408) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Kory
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Kory's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — hollow adventure. People named Kory tend to be warm, modern, and gifted at K-Y Irish-hollow distinction.

K-Y Irish-hollow
Warm modern
Ko-Ry dual
Visual sharpness
Heritage-deep
K2
O6
R9
Y7
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Kory
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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