Alma vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Kora Rank #491

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

Kora ___

  • Kora Jean
  • Kora Mae
  • Kora Ann
  • Kora Belle
  • Kora Lee
  • Kora Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Kora more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Alma and Kora mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Alma and Kora boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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