Kora vs Sasha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Sasha Rank #641

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 vs #641 for Sasha.

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

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Sasha more popular?

Kora is more popular, ranked #491 compared to Sasha at #641 in the United States.

What do Kora and Sasha mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Kora and Sasha boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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