Arya vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arya

Girl #162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Aryan, noble people"

Origin: Indo-Iranian

Cultural Roots

Indian Persian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#162
Total SSA Count
1,863
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Arya Rank #162
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #162 for Arya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arya ___

  • Arya Rose
  • Arya Grace
  • Arya Marie
  • Arya Jane
  • Arya Elizabeth
  • Arya Jade

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 Arya

Sansa Bran Luna Finn Zara

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arya or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Arya at #162 in the United States.

What do Arya and Cora mean?

Arya means "Aryan, noble people" (Indo-Iranian origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Arya and Cora boy or girl names?

Arya is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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