Korah

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Pronounced KOR-ah /ˈkɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: From Hebrew Korach, 'baldness; ice' (a biblical figure); also echoes Cora ('maiden', Greek); here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ice; a maiden: Korah ties to Hebrew Korach ('ice; baldness') and echoes Cora ('maiden'). Soft, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowHebrew, Greek

MeaningFrom Hebrew Korach, 'baldness; ice' (a biblical figure); also echoes Cora ('maiden', Greek); here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5163 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 797

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

Korah comes from Hebrew Korach, 'baldness; ice, frost' (a Levite in the Torah; we note the biblical Korah is remembered for leading a rebellion, though the name is also borne neutrally) — and it also echoes the Greek Cora/Kore, 'maiden' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'KOR-ah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, ice-or-maiden at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Korah is a biblical Hebrew name, 'baldness; ice' (Korach, a Levite in the Torah) — and it also echoes Cora, 'maiden' (Greek) — a soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes (we note the biblical Korah led a rebellion; the routes are layered; said 'KOR-ah').

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References — Korah — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korah mean?

Korah is Hebrew 'baldness; ice' (a biblical name), and echoes Cora ('maiden', Greek); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Korah?

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

Is Korah a boy or girl name?

Korah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Korah?

Korah is a rare name in the U.S.