Flora vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kora

Girl #491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#491
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ko, Kore

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flora Rank #647
Kora Rank #491

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 vs #647 for Flora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

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 Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Kora more popular?

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Kora mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Flora and Kora boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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