Ivory vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ivory Rank #404
Kora Rank #491

Ivory is more popular, ranked #404 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ivory ___

  • Ivory Rose
  • Ivory Grace
  • Ivory Dawn
  • Ivory Mae
  • Ivory June
  • Ivory Claire

Kora ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Ivory

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If you choose Kora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivory or Kora more popular?

Ivory is more popular, ranked #404 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Ivory and Kora mean?

Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Ivory and Kora boy or girl names?

Ivory is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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