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Kordelia

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Pronounced kor-DEEL-yuh /kɔːrˈdiːl.jə/Medium

Meaning: A K- variant of Cordelia, linked to Latin cor ('heart') and to a Celtic 'daughter of the sea'; famous as King Lear's loyal daughter. Meaning debated.Low

In 30 seconds: A lyrical classic re-spelled: Kordelia echoes 'heart' and 'daughter of the sea' (said 'kor-DEEL-yuh'). Meaning debated, which we note.
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Origin LowLatin, Celtic
MeaningA K- variant of Cordelia, linked to Latin cor ('heart') and to a Celtic 'daughter of the sea'; famous as King Lear's loyal daughter. Meaning debated.
U.S. rank (2025)#8123 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520032025

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

Kordelia re-spells Cordelia, a name Shakespeare gave King Lear's loyal daughter; it links to Latin cor ('heart') and a Celtic 'daughter of the sea.' The root is debated, which we note. Romantic and literary (said 'kor-DEEL-yuh').

This spelling appears only rarely in the U.S., against the fuller Cordelia. Rare in form, literary at root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Kordelia is a K- spelling of Cordelia — tied to the Latin 'heart' and a Celtic 'daughter of the sea,' and famous as King Lear's devoted daughter; the exact root is debated, which we note (said 'kor-DEEL-yuh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Kordelia — Cordelia variant; 'heart'/'daughter of the sea'; disputed

Variations

CordeliaKordelyaCordilia

Nicknames

KordyDelia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kordelia mean?

Kordelia is a spelling of Cordelia, tied to Latin 'heart' and a Celtic 'daughter of the sea.' The root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Kordelia?

It's said kor-DEEL-yuh /kɔːrˈdiːl.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kordelia a boy or girl name?

Kordelia is a girl's name.

How popular is Kordelia?

Kordelia is a rare spelling in the U.S., though Cordelia is known.

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