Cora: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A Greek name meaning maiden, simple and lovely with the patina of antiquity.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #82
- Peak
- #67 in 2022
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Cora Means
Cora is a girl name of Greek origin. A Greek name meaning maiden, simple and lovely with the patina of antiquity.
How Popular Cora Is
Cora currently ranks #82 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #67 in 2022. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Cora
- Cora Crawley, the Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, brought the name back.
- Persephone was originally called Kore, meaning maiden, in Greek mythology.
- James Fenimore Cooper used Cora in The Last of the Mohicans.
Names Like Cora
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Cora
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Cora.
Questions About Cora
What does Cora mean?
Cora is a girl name of Greek origin. A Greek name meaning maiden, simple and lovely with the patina of antiquity.
How popular is Cora?
Cora currently ranks #82 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #67 in 2022. It has held steady.
Where does Cora come from?
Cora comes from Greek roots. Cora Crawley, the Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey, brought the name back.
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