Kora vs Maddison

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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Maddison

Girl #487 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew, gift of God"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
627
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Maddie, Madds, Madi

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Maddison Rank #487

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 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

Maddison ___

  • Maddison Grace
  • Maddison Rose
  • Maddison Claire
  • Maddison Lynn
  • Maddison Faith
  • Maddison Paige

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Maddison

Aiden Brooklyn Jayden Taylor Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Maddison more popular?

Maddison is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Maddison mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Maddison means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (English origin).

Are Kora and Maddison boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Maddison is primarily a girl name.

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