Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Kora.
National Rank (2025)
#491
All-Time Peak Rank
#465 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
9,541
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Kora Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Kora
According to SSA data, Kora achieved its highest historical rank of #465 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 682 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 30.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 52 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Kora scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+30.5% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record682Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
52Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:0
1960s:18
1970s:55
1980s:121
1990s:419
2000s:1,106
2010s:4,092
2020s:3,725
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesKo-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with K, a letter used by only 7.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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