Kora vs Lorelei

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

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Lorelei

Girl #456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"murmuring rock, ambush rock"

Origin: Celtic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

German American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
684
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lori, Rori, Lola

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Lorelei Rank #456

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 vs #491 for Kora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kora ___

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

Lorelei ___

  • Lorelei Grace
  • Lorelei Rose
  • Lorelei Jane
  • Lorelei Marie
  • Lorelei Claire
  • Lorelei Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Lorelei

Isolde Elara Vivienne Sebastian Florian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Lorelei more popular?

Lorelei is more popular, ranked #456 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Lorelei mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Lorelei means "murmuring rock, ambush rock" (Celtic/Germanic origin).

Are Kora and Lorelei boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Lorelei is primarily a girl name.

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