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Lara vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #740 for Lara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Cora mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Lara and Cora boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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