Cora vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

English American Scottish Irish

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Girl #42 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Cora Rank #102

Riley Rank #42

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 vs #102 for Cora.

Is Cora or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #42 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Riley mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Riley means "Courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Cora and Riley boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Riley is primarily a girl name.