Kora
Meaningmaiden · Greek form of Cora
- US rank
- #490
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #465 in 2022
603 babies were named Kora in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1942–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Kora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,665 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Kora, 603 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Kora would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKora first shows up in US birth records in 1942, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 83 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #465.
- Then vs nowKora is 8.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,422 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,665.
- Where it's lovedKora is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #134, followed by North Dakota (#195) and Nebraska (#200). It's in the top 1,000 in 38 states.
- MeaningKora is a Greek form of Cora, which means “maiden”.
About the name Kora
Kora is a girl name meaning “maiden”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Kora for girls from 1942 to 2025, in 58 of those 84 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #465 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #490, with 603 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.5 | 2,162,162 girls |
| 1960s | 1.0 | 970,874 girls |
| 1970s | 3.6 | 280,112 girls |
| 1980s | 7.0 | 143,062 girls |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,608 girls |
| 2000s | 60 | 16,728 girls |
| 2010s | 235 | 4,253 girls |
| 2020s | 383 | 2,613 girls |
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Questions about the name Kora
What does the name Kora mean?
Kora means “maiden” in Greek, as a form of Cora.
Is Kora a boy or girl name?
Kora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Kora?
Kora ranked #490 for US girls in 2025, given to 603 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#465).