Corilah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Corilah

What is the meaning of the name Corilah ?

The baby name Corilah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced koh-REE-lah,KOR-ih-lah.

Corilah is English in Origin.

Corilah is a modern feminine given name, typically pronounced KOR-ee-lah. It likely arises as an English blend or elaboration of Cora (from Greek Kore, “maiden”) and/or Coral (via French corail from Latin corallium), finished with the lyrical -ah ending familiar from Hebrew-influenced names. Because its second element echoes Delilah and Selah, some interpret Corilah’s sense as “maiden” or “coral,” with a whispered nuance of “delicate.”

The name is rare in historical records and appears chiefly in late 20th- and 21st-century English-speaking usage; it has not featured in major popularity charts. Variant spellings include Corila and Corylah; related choices are Cora, Cori, Coralie, Coral, Coraline, Cordelia, Delilah, and Lila. Nicknames range from Cora and Cori to Rila and Lila, giving Corilah a flexible, contemporary feel anchored by recognizable roots.

⚙ Corilah does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.