What is the origin of the name Cora?

Cora is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Cora?

In 2023, 2,570 babies were named Cora in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Cora is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 2,570 →

All-Time Total: 118,371

Peak Year: 2019

Cora is a Greek name meaning "maiden" or "maiden daughter." It is derived from the Greek word "kore," which has the same meaning.

Girl names closely related to Cora

Rory Clara Josephine Nora Rowan Norah Maisie Eloise

Boy names closely related to Cora

Owen Henry Rowan Declan Wesley Jameson Theodore Grant

Names with similar meaning to Cora

Coraline Coretta Corina Corine Corinna Corinne Corrie Corrina

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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