Cora vs Ella

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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Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 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

Ella ___

  • Ella Grace
  • Ella Rose
  • Ella Mae
  • Ella Jane
  • Ella Claire
  • Ella Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Ella

Owen Liam Sophia Nora Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Ella mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Cora and Ella boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Ella is primarily a girl name.

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