Colette vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colette

Girl #400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek via French

Cultural Roots

French English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#400
Total SSA Count
789
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Coco, Lettie, Letty

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Colette Rank #400
Kora Rank #491

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colette ___

  • Colette Marie
  • Colette Rose
  • Colette Simone
  • Colette Grace
  • Colette Anne
  • Colette Elise

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 Colette

Margot Etienne Vivienne Henri Juliette

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colette or Kora more popular?

Colette is more popular, ranked #400 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Colette and Kora mean?

Colette means "victory of the people" (Greek via French origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Colette and Kora boy or girl names?

Colette is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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