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The baby name Korra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-uh (IPA: /ˈkɔːrə/).

Korra is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: KOR-uh (IPA: /ˈkɔːrə/)

What is the meaning of the name Korra ?

The baby name Korra is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOR-uh (IPA: /ˈkɔːrə/).

Korra is English in Origin.

Korra is a modern English feminine given name, a stylized double‑r variant of Cora/Kora. Rooted in Greek Kore “maiden,” an epithet of Persephone, it carries connotations of youth and vitality. As Kora, the name appears in Polish and other European languages, sometimes used as a short form of Kornelia or Korinna. The double‑r spelling gained currency in the 21st century, propelled by Nickelodeon’s The Legend of Korra, whose heroine lent the name strength and adventurous resonance.

Usage of the base form Cora rose in the 19th century in the Anglophone world (aided by literary characters like Cora Munro), while Korra’s adoption is distinctly contemporary, with a marked uptick in the 2010s. Variants and related forms include Cora, Kora, Korina/Corina, Corinne/Corinna, Coretta, and nickname Kori. The core meaning remains “maiden” or “young woman,” complemented by modern associations of balance, courage, and elemental power.

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Korra – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
IL Boys 0 #625 1 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
United States Girls 2024 #716 201 8,487
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
IN Boys 0 #976 26 16,750
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,461 11 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,685 7 28,008

Korra is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
AE
AL
BH

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People also ask about Korra

Korra is predominantly a girl's name.
Korra is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KOR-uh (IPA: /ˈkɔːrə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Cora, Kora, Corra, Korrah and Kóra.
Yes — Korra ranked #279 in Canada in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Korra ranks highest in Canada (#279 in 2024).
Korra's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #846 in 2014 to #716 in 2024 in United States.