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Cordia

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Pronounced KOR-dee-uh /ˈkɔːr.di.ə/Medium

Meaning: Cordia is an early-American vintage name usually understood as a short form of Cordelia or a cousin of Cora. Cordelia's origin is debated, but the name is popularly tied to Latin cor, 'heart', giving Cordia a warm 'heart' association. Cora comes from Greek kore, 'maiden'.Low

In 30 seconds: Cordia is a vintage girl's name linked to Cordelia and Cora, often read as 'heart', a true early-1900s rarity (said 'KOR-dee-uh').

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Origin LowLatin, English

MeaningCordia is an early-American vintage name usually understood as a short form of Cordelia or a cousin of Cora. Cordelia's origin is debated, but the name is popularly tied to Latin cor, 'heart', giving Cordia a warm 'heart' association. Cora comes from Greek kore, 'maiden'.

U.S. rank (2007)#15936 ↘ Falling

2007 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1917

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,456

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

Cordia sits in the Cordelia/Cora family of late-1800s names. Cordelia is the loyal daughter of Shakespeare's King Lear, and though its roots are debated, the name is fondly linked to Latin cor, 'heart'. Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden', shares the sound. Cordia gathers both into a gentle vintage form.

It was always modest, spread thinly across the early twentieth century with a small high in the 1910s and a long slow fade. A Cordia today would be a great-grandmother; the 'heart' association and its Cordelia kinship make it a quietly appealing antique for the vintage-revival crowd.

Did you know? Cordia belonged to the turn-of-the-century generation: it trickled modestly for decades, never more than about four dozen girls in a single year, cresting around 1917 before fading.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Cordia — Vintage; Cordelia/Cora family, Latin cor 'heart'

Variations

CordeliaCoraCordieCordia

Nicknames

CoraDeeDia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cordia mean?

Cordia is linked to Cordelia and Cora, and is often read as 'heart', from Latin cor.

How do you pronounce Cordia?

It's said KOR-dee-uh /ˈkɔːr.di.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cordia a boy or girl name?

Cordia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Cordia?

Cordia was always rare, a genuine early-twentieth-century vintage name that faded through the century.