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Zora vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Zora Rank #915
Cora Rank #102

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zora or Cora more popular?

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

What do Zora and Cora mean?

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

Are Zora and Cora boy or girl names?

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

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