About the name Cora
Cora may derive from Kore, the maiden name of Persephone, or it may be a nineteenth-century American invention from Cooper's novel. Either way it is short, round, and comfortably vintage, which has pushed it back into the top hundred.
Cora is a girl name of Greek origin, pronounced KOR-ah. On the NameRarity scale it scores 24 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Cora?
Cora sits at approximately #78 in recent US rankings. Roughly 1,100 people per million carry it — about 1 in 909. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 1.
Famous people named Cora
- Cora CoralinaBrazilian poet and short story writer
- Cora SandelNorwegian novelist
Spellings and variants of Cora
Names similar to Cora
Nora
NOR-ah
Honour, light
Zora
ZOR-ah
Dawn
Calliope
kah-LY-oh-pee
Beautiful voice
Iris
EYE-riss
Rainbow, messenger of the gods
Isadora
iz-ah-DOR-ah
Gift of Isis
Theodora
thee-oh-DOR-ah
Gift of God
Chloe
KLO-ee
Blooming, young green shoot
Clara
KLAR-ah
Bright, clear
Cora — frequently asked questions
What does the name Cora mean?
Cora means "Maiden". It is a name of Greek origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Cora?
Cora is pronounced KOR-ah, with 2 syllables.
How rare is the name Cora?
Cora scores 24 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 909 people carry it — about 1,100 per million.
What is the numerology number for Cora?
Cora carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 3.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Cora?
The lucky number for Cora is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.
Is Cora a popular name?
Cora currently sits around rank #78 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.