Cory vs Khailany

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cory

Boy #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hollow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
197
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Khailany

Girl #6,992 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Possibly derived from Hawaiian lani (sky, heaven, heavenly) combined with a modern K-hai prefix; the heavenly one"

Origin: Modern American/Hawaiian-influenced

Cultural Roots

American Hawaiian-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,992
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kai, Lani, Khai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cory Rank #1,097
Khailany Rank #6,992

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #6992 for Khailany.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cory ___

  • Cory James
  • Cory Allen
  • Cory Michael
  • Cory Lee
  • Cory Wayne
  • Cory Scott

Khailany ___

  • Khailany Rose
  • Khailany Marie
  • Khailany Grace
  • Khailany Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

If you choose Khailany

Kailani Milani Nalani Mahina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cory or Khailany more popular?

Cory is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Khailany at #6992 in the United States.

What do Cory and Khailany mean?

Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin). Khailany means "Possibly derived from Hawaiian lani (sky, heaven, heavenly) combined with a modern K-hai prefix; the heavenly one" (Modern American/Hawaiian-influenced origin).

Are Cory and Khailany boy or girl names?

Cory is primarily a boy name. Khailany is primarily a girl name.

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