Cora vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Cora Rank #102

Akeelah Rank #5,976

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

Is Cora or Akeelah more popular?

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

What do Cora and Akeelah mean?

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

Are Cora and Akeelah boy or girl names?

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