Kora

Kora: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name#491 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Kora

  • A female given name, modern or (rare) German variant of Cora.

How popular is Kora?

#491girls, 2025
603U.S. babies in 2025
#465peak rank (2022)
9,541babies since 1880

Since 1880, 9,541 girls in the U.S. have been named Kora. Its highest rank for girls was #465 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #491 for girls, with 603 babies given the name.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Kora FAQ

What does the name Kora mean?

A female given name, modern or (rare) German variant of Cora.

How popular is the name Kora?

Since 1880, 9,541 girls in the U.S. have been named Kora. Its highest rank for girls was #465 in 2022. In 2025 it ranked #491 for girls, with 603 babies given the name.

Is Kora a boy or girl name?

Kora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 9,541 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.