Cora

Cora is a Greek girl's name. A Greek name meaning "maiden". Its vintage brevity and mythological connections feel both classical and fresh.

How popular is Cora in the United States?

In 2024, 2,570 girls in the United States were named Cora, making it the 102nd most popular girl's name that year.

Its position has held steady, at 103rd a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2019, with 3,601 births.

Records for Cora go back to 1880, and 153,964 babies have been given the name since.

What Cora means and where it comes from

A Greek name meaning "maiden". Its vintage brevity and mythological connections feel both classical and fresh.

Cora is of Greek origin, described as vintage in style.

Is Cora a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 2,570 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Cora

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Cora mean?

A Greek name meaning "maiden". Its vintage brevity and mythological connections feel both classical and fresh.

Where does the name Cora come from?

Cora is of Greek origin, and is usually described as vintage in style.

How popular is Cora in the United States?

In 2024, 2,570 girls in the United States were named Cora, making it the 102nd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Cora a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 2,570 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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