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Cora
GirlMeaning of Cora: Greek: 'maiden'
Cora is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 117th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 134th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#117
2,428 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#134
373 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
156,415
First recorded 1880 · peak 2019
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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