Helena vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Scandinavian German Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#414
Total SSA Count
754
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hel, Nell, Nellie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Helena →

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
Full profile for Kora →

Popularity Comparison

Helena Rank #414
Kora Rank #491

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Helena ___

  • Helena Rose
  • Helena Grace
  • Helena Mae
  • Helena Jane
  • Helena Louise
  • Helena Violet

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 Helena

Cecilia Vivienne Augustus Theodore Sebastian

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helena or Kora more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Helena and Kora mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Helena and Kora boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Kora vs Helena Helena vs Alessandra Helena vs Aliyah Helena vs Khloe Helena vs Amanda
← Full profile: Helena ← Full profile: Kora Browse all baby names