Kiri

Kiri is a first name that originates from the Māori language and is closely associated with the word of the same name meaning "skin, shell, bark". The translation is often rendered as "the skin" or "the bark of a tree". This Māori name is especially common in New Zealand but can also be found in other countries where English is spoken.

What does the name Kiri mean?

The name Kiri has its roots in the Māori language and means "skin, shell, bark". It is often associated with the terms "the skin" or "the bark of a tree". The New Zealand opera singer Kiri Te Kanawa is a prominent bearer of this name.

Where does the name Kiri come from?

The feminine first name Kiri comes from the Māori language and carries the meanings "the skin" or "the bark of a tree". The Māori word consists of the terms kiri = skin, shell, bark. It can be found in the languages of English, Māori, and New Zealand.

How do you pronounce Kiri?

Kiri is pronounced like 'Kiri', with a short 'i' in the middle.

Popularity

In Germany, Kiri is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,633rd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 4,068th. Over the past ten years, Kiri has been given as a first name about 20 times, which places it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 8,440th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kiki / Kiri

Famous people

• Kiri Davis (American film director)
• Kiri Janette Tekanawa (musician from New Zealand)
• Kiri Te Kanawa (soprano)