Kiore Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Māori
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Kiore means 'rat' in Māori.
Meaning of the Name Kiore
Kiore is a Māori name that means 'rat' in English. The name is derived from the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand, who considered the kiore to be a symbol of abundance and fertility. The kiore was introduced to New Zealand by the early Polynesian settlers and has since become an integral part of Maori culture and mythology.
Popularity of the Name Kiore
The popularity for the name Kiore peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 5 births, which ranked number 27,335 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Kiore had the most female births in 2021 with 5, which ranked number 15,217 out of 17,628 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Kiore
Popularity of Kiore by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kiore. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kiore in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kiore is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kiore
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