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".

Kauri is also given to girls.

Pronounced KOW-ree.

As of October 2026, Kauri ranked #11348 for boys in US births in 2025 and #12885 for girls in US births in 2022 SSA, peaked at #9923 for girls in 2021.