What origin is the name Cora?

Cora comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cora a popular name?

Cora is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Cora does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Cora?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cora — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cora

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cora

Cora

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Cora is an english unisex name meaning "An English and Greek name meaning maiden. It is also associated with the heart or a seething pool depending on the root.".

The meaning of Cora is "An English and Greek name meaning maiden. It is also associated with the heart or a seething pool depending on the root." — a unisex name of english origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English and Greek name meaning maiden. It is also associated with the heart or a seething pool depending on the root.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cora

Very rare in US records

What does Cora mean?

Cora is a unisex name of english origin meaning "An English and Greek name meaning maiden. It is also associated with the heart or a seething pool depending on the root.".