Jolene vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Kora Rank #491

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

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 Jolene

Dolly Loretta Emmylou Willie Waylon

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Kora more popular?

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Kora mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Jolene and Kora boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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