Electra vs Kory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Electra

Girl #10,284 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"amber, shining, bright"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,284
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Elec

Playground Safety Score

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Kory

Boy #2,981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, seething pool"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,981
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Electra Rank #10,284
Kory Rank #2,981

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 vs #10284 for Electra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Electra ___

  • Electra Rose
  • Electra Jade
  • Electra Vivienne
  • Electra Mae
  • Electra Grace
  • Electra Clio

Kory ___

  • Kory James
  • Kory Lee
  • Kory Allen
  • Kory Michael
  • Kory Alan
  • Kory Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Electra

Orestes Iphigenia Cassandra Penelope Lysander

If you choose Kory

Tyler Kyle Kayla Kelsey Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Electra or Kory more popular?

Kory is more popular, ranked #2981 compared to Electra at #10284 in the United States.

What do Electra and Kory mean?

Electra means "amber, shining, bright" (Ancient Greek origin). Kory means "hollow, seething pool" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Electra and Kory boy or girl names?

Electra is primarily a girl name. Kory is primarily a boy name.

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