Korei
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Korei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 6 babies have been named Korei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Korei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,966 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,966
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Korei is also used as a girl name, ranked #40746.
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About the Name Korei
Korei is a boy name .
Is Korei a boy or girl name? Korei is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,966 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #40,746. Korei is more commonly used as a boy name.
Korei is currently ranked #21,966 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Korei include Kor, Koy, Koie, and Korkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Korei include Korey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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