Girl Name · Greek Origin
Cora
Among 2026's most-considered baby names, Cora keeps surfacing for the same reason: it travels well. Linguistically, Cora carries the meaning "Maiden", a definition that's reflective without being heavy. With Greek provenance, Cora reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. What stood out in review was how easily Cora works alongside both heritage and invented sibling names, a flexibility most popular names lack.
Popularity-wise, Cora lives in the top 500 on the latest SSA charts — familiar without being overused. Compared with names of similar style, Cora has held its rank more consistently — a quiet sign of long-term durability. Stylistically it reads clean and unfussy, equally workable in a board meeting or a kindergarten roll call. Parents who love Cora often also weigh Cara, Cori, Ciara — and the Cora name page below covers nicknames, sibling pairings, and pronunciation in detail.
Cora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Maiden
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Cora to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cora as C·O·R·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cora is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Cora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Coraa, Corae, Coray, Cor.
- Nicknames: Cora works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Cora with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Cora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Cara, Cori, Ciara, Ciera, Carra — full picks on the sibling names for Cora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cora? Browse our names like Cora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cora
What does the name Cora mean?
Cora means "Maiden" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Cora?
Cora originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Cora?
Cora has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cora a boy's or girl's name?
Cora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Cora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cora sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Cora?
Names that share Cora's sound and style include Cara, Cori, Ciara, Ciera, Carra.
What middle names pair well with Cora?
Good middle-name fits for Cora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cora share its rhythm without rhyming — Cara, Cori, Ciara all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.