Cora vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

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Cora Rank #102

Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #102 for Cora.

Is Cora or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Nora mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Cora and Nora boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.