Gauri

Gauri is a girl's name of Indian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 22 girls in the United States.

Gauri at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈɡaʊɹi/

About the name Gauri

Gauri belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gauri first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3609 in 2005, and in 2024 22 babies received the name — 579 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gauri in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#3609 in 2005
Peak year
2006
Babies named Gauri in 2024
22
Total since 1880
579

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gauri mean?

The meaning of Gauri is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Indian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gauri a boy or girl name?

Gauri is a girl name. In 2024, 22 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gauri?

Gauri comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Gauri?

Gauri first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #3609 in 2005, and 22 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Gauri?

Gauri is pronounced /ˈɡaʊɹi/ (IPA).

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