Ellen vs Korra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,032
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell

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Korra

Girl #1,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, daughter"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,186
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kor

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Popularity Comparison

Ellen Rank #1,032
Korra Rank #1,186

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 vs #1186 for Korra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellen ___

  • Ellen Grace
  • Ellen Marie
  • Ellen Louise
  • Ellen Ann
  • Ellen Jane
  • Ellen Claire

Korra ___

  • Korra Jade
  • Korra Mae
  • Korra River
  • Korra Storm
  • Korra Sky
  • Korra Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellen

Alice Clara Hugh Arthur Margaret

If you choose Korra

Asami Zara Mako Atlas Senna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellen or Korra more popular?

Ellen is more popular, ranked #1032 compared to Korra at #1186 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Korra mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Korra means "maiden, daughter" (Greek origin).

Are Ellen and Korra boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a girl name. Korra is primarily a girl name.

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