Kaori is a Japanese feminine given name that translates to 'fragrance' or 'scent'. It is often used for females, though it can also be used as a unisex name. The kanji characters used to write Kaori are 香 (ka), meaning 'fragrance', and 織 (ori), meaning 'to weave'. This name has been popular in Japan since the late 20th century and continues to be widely used today.
The name Kaori has seen significant fluctuations and growth over time. While the earliest years (1969-1974) had fewer than ten births each year, a notable spike began in the late 80s, peaking at 18 births in both 1990 and 1991. The highest point reached was in 2002 with 31 births. After that, the number of births named Kaori has steadily increased, reaching an all-time high of 106 births in 2022, totaling over 1200 births since tracking began in 1969.