Cora

Girl's name

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

Meaning Maiden
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 2,570
Peak year 2019

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cora Coralina - Brazilian poet and writer.
  • Cora Munro - Fictional character in "The Last of the Mohicans."
  • Cora Tannetti - Fictional character in "The Sinner" TV series.

Sisters for Cora

Girl names closely related to Cora

Rory Clara Josephine Nora Rowan Norah Maisie Eloise

Brothers for Cora

Boy names closely related to Cora

Owen Henry Rowan Declan Wesley Jameson Theodore Grant

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cora

Coraline Coretta Corina Corine Corinna Corinne Corrie Corrina

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