Kori vs Zai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kori

Boy #4,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow"

Origin: Old Norse

American Irish-American African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Chinese American

✓ All Clear

Kori Rank #4,081

Zai Rank #3,946

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 vs #4081 for Kori.

Is Kori or Zai more popular?

Zai is more popular, ranked #3946 compared to Kori at #4081 in the United States.

What do Kori and Zai mean?

Kori means "hollow" (Old Norse origin). Zai means "to be, to exist, present" (Chinese (在) origin).

Are Kori and Zai boy or girl names?

Kori is primarily a boy name. Zai is primarily a boy name.