Kira vs Kora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kira

Girl #455 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sunlight, beam of light"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Irish Russian American Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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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

Kira Rank #455
Kora Rank #491

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kira ___

  • Kira Grace
  • Kira Lynn
  • Kira Rose
  • Kira Marie
  • Kira Nicole
  • Kira Jane

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 Kira

Zara Nadia Lena Ivan Leo

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kira or Kora more popular?

Kira is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kira and Kora mean?

Kira means "sunlight, beam of light" (Persian origin). Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin).

Are Kira and Kora boy or girl names?

Kira is primarily a girl name. Kora is primarily a girl name.

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