Cora vs Elena

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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Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Elena Rank #45

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 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

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Elena more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Elena mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin).

Are Cora and Elena boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Elena is primarily a girl name.

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