Girl Name · Greek Origin
Cori
Considering Cori? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Maiden", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Cari.
Cori meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Cori to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cori as C·O·R·I, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cori is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cori variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Coria, Corie, Coriy.
- Nicknames: Cori works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Cori with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Cori middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cari, Cora, Cheri, Chari, Cory — full picks on the sibling names for Cori guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cori? Browse our names like Cori guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cori
What does the name Cori mean?
Cori means "Maiden" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Cori?
Cori originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cori?
Cori has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cori a boy's or girl's name?
Cori is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Cori in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cori sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cori?
Names that share Cori's sound and style include Cari, Cora, Cheri, Chari, Cory.
What middle names pair well with Cori?
Good middle-name fits for Cori pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cori is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cori is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cori?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cori share its rhythm without rhyming — Cari, Cora, Cheri all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.