girl name
Kora
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#491 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Kora in the US, 1880–2025
Kora first appears in US records in 1942. It peaked in 2022, when 682 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 603.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Kora popular?
Near its peak Kora is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
| 2020s | 3,725 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,092 | |
| 2000s | 1,106 | |
| 1990s | 419 | |
| 1980s | 121 | |
| 1970s | 55 | |
| 1960s | 18 | |
| 1940s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kora a boy or a girl name?
Kora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Kora a popular name right now?
Kora is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2022.
How popular is the name Kora?
In 2025, Kora ranked #491 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Kora most popular?
Kora was most popular in 2022, when about 682 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.