How to say it
KOR · a
ˈkɔːr.ə
Feminine
Kora
Maiden
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.
How to spell Kora
The standard spelling is Kora. Common variants include Cora, Korra, Koral, but Kora is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
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A K-spelling of Cora; from the Greek for 'maiden.'
Spelling variants
- Cora
- Korra
- Koral
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Common questions
- What does the name Kora mean?
- Greek, 'maiden,' a title of Persephone; also a K-spelling of Cora.
- What does Kora mean in Greek?
- In Greek, Kora means "Maiden." 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.
- How do you pronounce Kora?
- Kora is pronounced ˈkɔːr.ə. Say it as KOR-a, with the stress on the "kor" syllable.
- How do you spell Kora?
- The standard spelling is Kora. Common spelling variants include Cora, Korra, Koral.
- Is Kora a boy or girl name?
- Kora is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Kora?
- Kora ranked #491 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.