What does Genesis mean?
Genesis is the Greek word for “origin” or “beginning.”
What does Cora mean?
From the Greek kore, “maiden,” an epithet of Persephone.
Genesis vs Cora
Which is more popular?
Genesis is more popular than Cora today: about 3,527 US babies were given the name Genesis in 2025, compared with 2,428 named Cora.
| Genesis | Cora | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Origin, beginning | Maiden |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JEN-uh-sis | KOR-uh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1964 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2016 (4,351) | 2019 (3,602) |
| In 2025 | 3,527 | 2,428 |
| Trend | Steady | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Genesis
Cora
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Genesis | Cora |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 21,524 | 16,879 |
| 2010s | 40,524 | 27,816 |
| 2000s | 21,434 | 7,745 |
| 1990s | 8,685 | 3,323 |
| 1980s | 1,121 | 2,224 |
| 1970s | 278 | 2,093 |
| 1960s | 12 | 3,393 |
| 1950s | 0 | 5,869 |
| 1940s | 0 | 8,749 |
| 1930s | 0 | 11,253 |
| 1920s | 0 | 16,161 |
| 1910s | 0 | 15,317 |
| 1900s | 0 | 10,372 |
| 1890s | 0 | 12,880 |
| 1880s | 0 | 11,954 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Genesis or Cora more popular?
Genesis is more popular than Cora today: about 3,527 US babies were given the name Genesis in 2025, compared with 2,428 named Cora.
What is the difference between Genesis and Cora?
Genesis means Origin, beginning (Greek origin), while Cora means Maiden (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Genesis or Cora?
In US records, Genesis first appears in 1964 and Cora in 1880, so Cora has the longer recorded history.