Kora vs Melissa

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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Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#377
Total SSA Count
825
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel, Lissy, Missy

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Melissa Rank #377

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 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

Melissa ___

  • Melissa Ann
  • Melissa Marie
  • Melissa Grace
  • Melissa Joy
  • Melissa Kate
  • Melissa Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Melissa

Jessica Jennifer Michelle Brian Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Melissa more popular?

Melissa is more popular, ranked #377 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Melissa mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kora and Melissa boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Melissa is primarily a girl name.

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