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Korinna

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Pronounced kor-IN-uh /kəˈrɪn.ə/Medium

Meaning: Korinna is a K-spelling of Corinna, from the Greek 'kore' ('maiden; young woman'), with the diminutive -inna. Borne by the ancient Greek poet Corinna.Low

In 30 seconds: A Greek 'maiden' name: Korinna restyles Corinna, from 'kore' (said 'kor-IN-uh'). Carried by an ancient Greek poet.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningKorinna is a K-spelling of Corinna, from the Greek 'kore' ('maiden; young woman'), with the diminutive -inna. Borne by the ancient Greek poet Corinna.

U.S. rank (2024)#12798 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 441

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

As a girl's name Korinna is a Greek-styled form of Corinna, from kore ('maiden'), with a soft diminutive ending. It carries the memory of the ancient poet Corinna and reads as a classical, gently old-world pick (said 'kor-IN-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., beside the more familiar Corinna. Rare, classical, and soft.

Did you know? Korinna is a K-spelling of Corinna, from the Greek 'kore' — maiden or young woman. It was the name of a celebrated ancient Greek lyric poet, giving it a classical, literary shine (said 'kor-IN-uh').

Overall data confidence 54%

References — Korinna — Form of Corinna; Greek 'kore' (maiden); ancient poet Corinna

Variations

CorinnaKorinaCorinne

Nicknames

KoriRina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korinna mean?

Korinna is a form of Corinna, from the Greek 'kore,' meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman.'

How do you pronounce Korinna?

It's said kor-IN-uh /kəˈrɪn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Korinna a boy or girl name?

Korinna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Korinna?

Korinna is rare for girls in the U.S., beside the more familiar Corinna.