Kora vs Serena

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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Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Serena mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Kora and Serena boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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