Cora vs Lily

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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Lily

Girl #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#24
Total SSA Count
6,093
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cora Rank #102
Lily Rank #24

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 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

Lily ___

  • Lily Grace
  • Lily Anne
  • Lily Rose
  • Lily Jane
  • Lily Mae
  • Lily Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cora

Hazel Violet Jasper Emmett Nora

If you choose Lily

Oliver Violet Jack Iris Jasper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Lily more popular?

Lily is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Cora at #102 in the United States.

What do Cora and Lily mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Lily means "lily flower, purity" (Old English origin).

Are Cora and Lily boy or girl names?

Cora is primarily a girl name. Lily is primarily a girl name.

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