Kora vs Murphy

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Murphy mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kora and Murphy boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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