Cora vs Leah

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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Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#53
Total SSA Count
3,969
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Leah Rank #53

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 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

Leah ___

  • Leah Grace
  • Leah Anne
  • Leah Marie
  • Leah Rose
  • Leah Jane
  • Leah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Leah

Rachel Jacob Hannah Eli Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Leah more popular?

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Leah mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cora and Leah boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Leah is primarily a girl name.

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