Kora vs Malani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malani

Girl #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heavenly, of the sky"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#331
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mali, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Malani Rank #331

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 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

Malani ___

  • Malani Rose
  • Malani Grace
  • Malani Kai
  • Malani Lei
  • Malani Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Malani

Kailani Ailani Makoa Malia Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Malani more popular?

Malani is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Malani mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Malani means "heavenly, of the sky" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kora and Malani boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Malani is primarily a girl name.

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