Korea

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Pronounced kor-EE-ah /kɔˈri.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the country name Korea (via Goryeo, 'high and clear/a dynasty'); also read as a modern echo of Cora/Coretta; routes layered; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The country of Korea; a Cora echo: Korea. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kor-EE-ah'). We note the place.

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Origin LowAmerican, Korean

MeaningFrom the country name Korea (via Goryeo, 'high and clear/a dynasty'); also read as a modern echo of Cora/Coretta; routes layered; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#9902 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 298

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

Korea comes from the country name Korea (via Goryeo, 'high and clear/a dynasty'); also read as a modern echo of Cora/Coretta (routes layered, which we note the place). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kor-EE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in African American families. Rare, the-country-of-Korea at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Korea is a place-name (via Goryeo, 'high and clear') — also read as a modern echo of Cora/Coretta — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note the place; said 'kor-EE-ah').

Overall data confidence 22%

References — Korea — place-name; routes layered

Variations

KoreyaCoria

Nicknames

Kori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korea mean?

Korea is a place-name (via Goryeo, 'high and clear'); also read as a modern echo of Cora/Coretta. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Korea?

It's said kor-EE-ah /kɔˈri.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Korea a boy or girl name?

Korea is a girl's name.

How popular is Korea?

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