The baby name Corah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-ə or KOR-ah (IPA: /ˈkɔːrə/ or /ˈkɔːrɑ/).
The baby name Corah is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-ə or KOR-ah (IPA: /ˈkɔːrə/ or /ˈkɔːrɑ/).
Corah is in Origin.
Corah is a rare English variant of Cora, ultimately linked to Greek Korē/Kore, meaning “maiden,” an epithet of Persephone. The added h is ornamental and doesn’t change the pronunciation (COR-uh). Some also connect Corah to the biblical Korah (Hebrew Qōraḥ), traditionally masculine and glossed as “bald” or “frost,” but modern feminine use overwhelmingly follows the Greek lineage and its youthful, maidenly sense.
In English-speaking countries, Cora rose in the 19th century, helped by James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans (1826); Corah appears sporadically in Victorian records and remains uncommon, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a vintage classic. Close variants and related forms include Cora, Kora, Korra, Corra, and the Greek-inspired Corinna/Corina; elaborations such as Coralie and Coraline also circulate. Possible nicknames are Cori and Coco. Overall meaning: a bright, classical “maiden” with quietly antique charm.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #905 | 12 | 8,487 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,123 | 19 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
Corah is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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