Cora vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"New"

Origin: Latin

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Cora Rank #102

Nova Rank #39

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 vs #102 for Cora.

Is Cora or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #39 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Nova mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Nova means "New" (Latin origin).

Are Cora and Nova boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Nova is primarily a girl name.