Entry № 3574 · Maori origin

Kiri Kiri — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ KEE-ree /

Gender

Girl

Origin

Maori

Meaning

"Bark; skin"

Syllables

Rank · US 2025

№ 0

First recorded

Traditional

The meaning

A name that means "bark; skin".

Kiri means the bark of a tree, or skin — the living surface of things. It is a warm, grounded Maori name, famously borne by a great singer.

It reads earthy and warm, close to living things.

Bark; skin — a Maori name of grace and heritage.

In its original form

Kiri

Popularity

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Kiri · last year

35 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Real people

—

In fiction

—

Numerology

Kiri carries a clear numerological signature.

Parents on Kiri

"Maori roots, 2 syllables. Kiri."

Mother of one