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Koraline

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Pronounced KOR-ah-lyn /ˈkɔr.ə.laɪn/High

Meaning: K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literary fame from the Gaiman novelMedium

In 30 seconds: A sea-gem with a storybook passport: Koraline spells Coraline — coral elaborated into melody — made famous by Neil Gaiman's brave heroine. Oceanic, gothic-sweet, and K-fresh.
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Origin MediumLatin, American
MeaningK-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral (Latin corallium, the sea gem) — with literary fame from the Gaiman novel
U.S. rank (2025)#3324 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 526

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820102025

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

Koraline is a K-spelling of Coraline — an elaboration of Coral, from Latin corallium, the precious red sea-growth — boosted by Neil Gaiman's 2002 novel and its stop-motion film. The K-styling adds an individual edge.

It registers thinly beside Coraline. Rare, coral at the root, and storybook-modern.

Did you know? Neil Gaiman's 'Coraline' — the girl everyone miscalls Caroline — turned this coral-name into a modern dark-fairy-tale heroine, brave enough to face the Other Mother.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Coraline references — elaboration background

Variations

CoralineCoralieCora

Nicknames

KoraLina

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If you like Koraline…

Coraline— the standard spelling of the same name
Coralie— the French sister form
Cora— the short form within it
Marina— a fellow sea-born name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Koraline mean?

Koraline is a spelling of Coraline, an elaboration of Coral, the sea gem.

How do you pronounce Koraline?

It's said KOR-ah-lyn /ˈkɔr.ə.laɪn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Koraline a boy or girl name?

Koraline is a girl's name.

How popular is Koraline?

Koraline is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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