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Kora is a feminine name used in German. Behind the Name describes it this way: "German variant of Cora." It ranked #491 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, german variant of Cora. The entry lists its usage as German (Rare).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Kora ranked #491 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #491 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (German) and that sit near Kora in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kora mean?
Behind the Name does not give Kora a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: german variant of Cora.
Is Kora a popular name?
Kora ranked #491 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Kora a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Kora appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Kora — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
