Khora

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Pronounced KOR-ah /ˈkɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Kora/Cora — from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a girl'; also linked to the Greek chora, 'a land/space'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A maiden; a land/space: Khora spells Kora/Cora. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'KOR-ah'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Kora/Cora — from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a girl'; also linked to the Greek chora, 'a land/space'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9180 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 97

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

Khora is a spelling of Kora/Cora — from the Greek kore, 'a maiden; a girl'; also linked to the Greek chora, 'a land/space' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very recently as a spelling of Kora. Rare, a-maiden at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Kora/Cora is Greek for 'a maiden' — Khora is a spelling, also linked to the Greek chora ('a land/space') — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 26%

References — Kora — Greek; routes layered

Variations

KoraCoraKhorah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Khora mean?

Khora spells Kora/Cora — Greek 'a maiden; a girl'; also linked to chora ('a land/space'). The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Khora?

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

Is Khora a boy or girl name?

Khora is a girl's name.

How popular is Khora?

Khora is a very rare name in the U.S.