Cora vs Daisy

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Daisy

Girl #76 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the daisy flower"

Origin: Latin (bellis perennis)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
3,091
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dais

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Daisy Rank #76

Daisy is more popular, ranked #76 vs #102 for Cora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cora ___

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

Daisy ___

  • Daisy Rose
  • Daisy Jane
  • Daisy Mae
  • Daisy Claire
  • Daisy Louise
  • Daisy June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Daisy

Violet Lily Ivy Jasper Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Daisy more popular?

Daisy is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Daisy mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Daisy means "the daisy flower" (Latin (bellis perennis) origin).

Are Cora and Daisy boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Daisy is primarily a girl name.

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