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Feminine

Kora

/ˈkɔːr.ə/

Maiden

Greek

How to say it

KOR · a

/ˈkɔːr.ə/

What it means

Greek, 'maiden,' a title of Persephone; also a K-spelling of Cora.

Kora comes from the Greek kore, 'maiden,' which was a title of Persephone, the springtime goddess. It doubles as a fresh K-spelling of Cora, and even names a graceful West African harp. Short, round, and modern. Said KOR-uh.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1000 #1 #1040718802025

peaked at #465 in 2022, currently #491 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    A K-spelling of Cora; from the Greek for 'maiden.'

Spelling variants

  • Cora
  • Korra
  • Koral