Zai vs Kori

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zai

Boy #3,946 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to be, to exist, present"

Origin: Chinese (在)

Cultural Roots

Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,946
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kori

Boy #4,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,081
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zai Rank #3,946
Kori Rank #4,081

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zai or Kori more popular?

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

What do Zai and Kori mean?

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

Are Zai and Kori boy or girl names?

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

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