Kora vs Skye

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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Skye

Girl #480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, cloud island"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
642
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Kora Rank #491
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 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

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kora

Nora Phoebe Iris Milo Rowan

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kora or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Kora at #491 in the United States.

What do Kora and Skye mean?

Kora means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Kora and Skye boy or girl names?

Kora is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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