Kaitlyn 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kaitlyn Rank #652
Kora Rank #491

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 vs #652 for Kaitlyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaitlyn ___

  • Kaitlyn Rose
  • Kaitlyn Marie
  • Kaitlyn Grace
  • Kaitlyn Ann
  • Kaitlyn Lee
  • Kaitlyn Elizabeth

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 Kaitlyn

Ryan Brendan Meghan Erin Patrick

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaitlyn or Kora more popular?

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Kaitlyn at #652 in the United States.

What do Kaitlyn and Kora mean?

Kaitlyn means "pure" (Greek (via Irish) origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Kaitlyn and Kora boy or girl names?

Kaitlyn is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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