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Akeelah vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Akeelah

Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,976
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Akeelah Rank #5,976
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Akeelah or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Akeelah and Cora mean?

Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Akeelah and Cora boy or girl names?

Akeelah is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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