Cora
Greek girl's name meaning “maiden”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- maiden
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #93
- Born in 2023
- 2,749
- Peak year
- 2018 (#73)
Meaning & origin
Cora comes from the Greek Kore, 'maiden', a title of the goddess Persephone. James Fenimore Cooper used it in The Last of the Mohicans.
Is Cora a Greek name?
Yes — Cora is a Greek name meaning "maiden". Cora comes from the Greek Kore, 'maiden', a title of the goddess Persephone. James Fenimore Cooper used it in The Last of the Mohicans.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Cora ranked #93 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,749 US girls were given the name Cora.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #73 in 2018
“Unranked” means Cora was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Cora
Cora is spelled C-O-R-A — 4 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Kora.
Variants
Kora
Cora: frequently asked questions
What does the name Cora mean?
Cora is a Greek name meaning "maiden". Cora comes from the Greek Kore, 'maiden', a title of the goddess Persephone. James Fenimore Cooper used it in The Last of the Mohicans.
Where does the name Cora come from?
Cora is of Greek origin. Cora comes from the Greek Kore, 'maiden', a title of the goddess Persephone. James Fenimore Cooper used it in The Last of the Mohicans.
Is Cora a boy or a girl name?
Cora is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Cora?
In 2023, 2,749 US girls were given the name Cora.
Is Cora a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Cora ranked #93 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Cora?
Cora is spelled C-O-R-A. Related spellings include Kora.
What is Cora short for?
Cora is often used as a short form of Kora, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Cora?
In 2023, 2,749 US girls were given the name Cora. In the latest US data, Cora ranked #93 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Cora a Greek name?
Yes — Cora is a Greek name meaning "maiden". Cora comes from the Greek Kore, 'maiden', a title of the goddess Persephone. James Fenimore Cooper used it in The Last of the Mohicans.
What does Cora mean in Greek?
In Greek, Cora means "maiden". Cora comes from the Greek Kore, 'maiden', a title of the goddess Persephone. James Fenimore Cooper used it in The Last of the Mohicans.