Corah

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Pronounced KOR-ah /ˈkɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Cora — from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a young girl' (an epithet of Persephone); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A maiden: Corah spells Cora. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Cora — from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a young girl' (an epithet of Persephone); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8536 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Corah is a spelling of Cora — from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a young girl' (an epithet of Persephone; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Cora. Rare in this form, a-maiden at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cora comes from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a young girl' (an epithet of Persephone) — Corah is a spelling, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Cora — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corah mean?

Corah spells Cora — Greek 'a maiden; a young girl'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Corah?

It's said KOR-ah /ˈkɔr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Corah a boy or girl name?

Corah is a girl's name.

How popular is Corah?

Corah is a very rare spelling in the U.S.