Corra

♀ Girl

Pronounced KOR-ah /ˈkɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: Variously a spelling of Cora (Greek, 'a maiden') and a Gaelic name linked to 'a spear; a rounded hill'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A maiden; from the rounded hill: Corra is Greek/Gaelic. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, Gaelic

MeaningVariously a spelling of Cora (Greek, 'a maiden') and a Gaelic name linked to 'a spear; a rounded hill'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#12188 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 424

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

Corra is variously a spelling of Cora (Greek, 'a maiden') and a Gaelic name linked to 'a spear; a rounded hill' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears thinly. Rare, a-maiden at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Cora means 'a maiden' in Greek, and Corra is also linked to a Gaelic word for 'a spear; a rounded hill' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Corra — routes layered

Variations

CoraKorraKora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Corra mean?

Corra is variously Greek 'a maiden' (a spelling of Cora) and Gaelic 'a spear; a rounded hill'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Corra?

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

Is Corra a boy or girl name?

Corra is a girl's name.

How popular is Corra?

Corra is a rare name in the U.S.