Kora Girl

Popularity: #428 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKOR-uh / /ˈkɔːrə/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: maiden; Latin: heart

Historical & Cultural Background

Kora is derived from the Greek word 'korē,' meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter.' In Greek mythology, Kora is another name for Persephone, the goddess of spring and the underworld. The name has also been used in various cultures, including Latin, where it is associated with the meaning 'heart.' Its usage has varied over time, reflecting different cultural influences.

Trend Summary

Kora has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

KiraKyraCeliaClaraLolaZora

Variants

  • Cora
  • Korah

International Variants

  • Cora (Spanish)
  • Kora (Japanese)

Famous people named Kora

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Fictional characters named Kora

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Sibling Suggestions

NoraLaraMiraTaraZara

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kora was first seen in the United States in 1942. Kora has ranked as high as #782 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Kora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kora (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 63
11%
CA 48
8%
FL 40
7%
OH 36
6%
NY 24
4%
IN 22
4%
PA 22
4%
MO 19
3%
CO 19
3%
NC 18
3%
WA 16
3%
MN 16
3%
VA 15
3%
IL 14
2%
OK 13
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19425
19646
19667
19685
19706
19726
19745
19757
19768
19775
19788
197910
198010
198113
198210
19837
19848
19859
198617
198712
198811
198924
199014
199128
199229
199341
199444
199536
199637
199747
199862
199981
200081
200192
2002100
2003116
200491
2005101
2006122
2007123
2008128
2009152
2010178
2011226
2012261
2013356
2014409
2015462
2016433
2017506
2018599
2019662
2020623
2021620
2022682
2023570
2024621