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Cora vs Zora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Zora Rank #915

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #915 for Zora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Zora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Cora and Zora mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Cora and Zora boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Zora is primarily a girl name.

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