Cora vs Jade

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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Jade

Girl #84 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"jade stone, precious green gemstone"

Origin: Spanish (via French l'ejade)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Chinese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#84
Total SSA Count
2,931
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Jade Rank #84

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 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

Jade ___

  • Jade Marie
  • Jade Elise
  • Jade Nicole
  • Jade Renee
  • Jade Isabelle
  • Jade Alexandra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Jade

Ruby Pearl Amber Jett Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Jade more popular?

Jade is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Jade mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Jade means "jade stone, precious green gemstone" (Spanish (via French l'ejade) origin).

Are Cora and Jade boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Jade is primarily a girl name.

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