Kora
How to say it: KOR-uh · /ˈkɔrə/
Variant of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or daughter; also an epithet of Persephone in Greek mythology.
Kora was the 100th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 603 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are down about 21% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #126 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #100 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 603 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,041 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | −21% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #126 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,735 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Recent decades account for nearly all use of Kora, which peaked in the 2020s. It stands at its peak though a slight dip looks likely.
What goes with it
Soft and crisp at once, Kora feels gentle with mythological roots. Thea goes well beside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kora is about 1 in 44.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Greek.
In France: #1,735 for girls in 2025.
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