Fiona vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fiona Rank #406
Kora Rank #491

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

Kora ___

  • Kora Jean
  • Kora Mae
  • Kora Ann
  • Kora Belle
  • Kora Lee
  • Kora Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Kora more popular?

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Kora mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Fiona and Kora boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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