Kora

Rank 461st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Kora was 461st most popular baby name for girls and 921st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 682 babies were named Kora in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,926 babies in the United States were named Kora. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Kora is around 9 to 11 years old.

The name "Kora" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Kora include Ko and Kor.

Kora Meaning & Origin

Kora is an African name that means "a joyful heart" and also brings to mind the Kora, a traditional West African stringed musical instrument symbolizing cultural heritage and melodious harmony.

The name Kora is described as adventurous, spirited and harmonious.

Pronunciation

Kora is pronounced koh-ruh in English. The name Kora has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Kora

  • The name Kora is shared with an African musical instrument. The Kora is a 21-string lute-bridge-harp used extensively in West Africa.

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Geography

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