Blythe vs Cora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Blythe Rank #1,864
Cora Rank #102

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #1864 for Blythe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Cora ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Cora more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Blythe at #1864 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Cora mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin).

Are Blythe and Cora boy or girl names?

Blythe is primarily a girl name. Cora is primarily a girl name.

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