Cora vs Ellie

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
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Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ell, Ely, Elie

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 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

Ellie ___

  • Ellie Mae
  • Ellie Rose
  • Ellie Grace
  • Ellie Jane
  • Ellie Kate
  • Ellie Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Ellie

Sophie Oliver Jack Ruby Charlie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Ellie mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Cora and Ellie boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Ellie is primarily a girl name.

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