Amari vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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Kora

Girl #491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#491
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko, Kore

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Kora Rank #491

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

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 Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Kora more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Amari and Kora mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Amari and Kora boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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