Cora
Girl name · Greek · pronounced KOR-uh
Verified name
What does Cora mean?
Maiden
Origin and language
Greek
Language family: English|Greek
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 110 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 132 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Corie, Cori
Variant: Kora, Coretta
Related: Corinna, Persephone
Using Cora across cultures
Epithet of Greek spring goddess Persephone.
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