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Kauri
OriginMaori or Finnish
Meaning"tree or deer"
About Kauri
A Maori name derived from a type of tree native to New Zealand's North Island.
It's also an ancient Finnish name, likely derived from kauris, the Finnish word for "deer".
Pronounced KOW-ree.
As of October 2026, Kauri ranked #11348 in US births in 2025 SSA.
Editor: Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
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