Kora vs Melany

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
Full profile for Kora →

Melany

Girl #438 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: Greek (melas)

Cultural Roots

French English Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
707
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Melly

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Melany →

Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Melany Rank #438

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 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

Melany ___

  • Melany Grace
  • Melany Rose
  • Melany Jane
  • Melany Claire
  • Melany Anne
  • Melany Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Melany

Cecily Vivian Jasper Leo Iris

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Melany more popular?

Melany is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Melany mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Melany means "black, dark-colored" (Greek (melas) origin).

Are Kora and Melany boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Melany is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Melany vs Kora Kora vs Dulce Kora vs Jazmin Kora vs Nina Kora vs Miley
← Full profile: Kora ← Full profile: Melany Browse all baby names