Cora vs Nyra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #1,227 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beauty, light"

Origin: Sanskrit

Indian American South Asian

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Cora Rank #102

Nyra Rank #1,227

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #1227 for Nyra.

Is Cora or Nyra more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Nyra at #1227 in the United States.

What do Cora and Nyra mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Nyra means "beauty, light" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Cora and Nyra boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Nyra is primarily a girl name.