unisex name
Maori
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 115
Maori is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 22% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2015 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Maori is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in France in 1998, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Maori over time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2021, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2021) | 10 |
How popular is Maori?
In 2021, Maori was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Maori is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Maori
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Maori also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maori over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Maori
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Maori — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Maori
How popular is the name Maori?
In 2021, Maori was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Maori a girl's or a boy's name?
Maori is used for both girls and boys. About 22% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Maori?
Maori has 2 syllables.
When was Maori most popular?
Maori peaked in 1998, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.