Cora
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Maiden and heart — pure soul with deep feeling
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #113 in 2025 with 2,428 babies born.
History: From the Greek 'kore' meaning maiden, an epithet of Persephone, goddess of the underworld. James Fenimore Cooper used the name in 'The Last of the Mohicans' (1826). The character Lady Cora in 'Downton Abbey' gave it a modern boost.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Cora? About 1 in 1,371 babies born in 2025 were named Cora, or roughly 6.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Cora
What does the name Cora mean?
Cora means “Maiden and heart — pure soul with deep feeling” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Cora?
Cora has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Maiden and heart — pure soul with deep feeling”.
How popular is Cora?
Cora ranked #113 in 2025 — given to 2,428 babies that year.
When was Cora most popular?
Cora peaked in 2019 with 3,601 babies registered that year.
Is Cora a boy or girl name?
Cora is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Coras in registered births are female.
Is the name Cora rising or falling in popularity?
Cora has fallen 25 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #88 in 2020 to #113 in 2025.
How long has Cora been recorded?
Cora appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.