Amelia vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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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
Nicknames
Cori, Corie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Cora Rank #102

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #102 for Cora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Cora ___

  • Cora Jane
  • Cora Mae
  • Cora Louise
  • Cora Belle
  • Cora Anne
  • Cora Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Cora more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Cora mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Amelia and Cora boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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