Korra

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Pronounced KOR-uh /ˈkɔːr.ə/High

Meaning: Maiden; variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl); also the name of the protagonist of Avatar: The Legend of KorraHigh

In 30 seconds: A double-r spelling of Cora meaning 'maiden' in Greek. Best known as the name of the protagonist of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Legend of Korra (2012–2014), whose animated series gave this spelling mainstream visibility.

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Origin HighGreek, English

MeaningMaiden; variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl); also the name of the protagonist of Avatar: The Legend of Korra

U.S. rank (2025)#1421 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births153 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,134

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

Korra is a double-r variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl). The same root gives Persephone her epithet Kore and the word 'chorus.' As a given name Cora/Korra has been used since the 19th century.

Korra appeared in U.S. birth data with increasing frequency after the 2012 debut of Avatar: The Legend of Korra. It ranked #1184 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Korra (Avatar: The Legend of Korra) was praised as one of animation's first explicitly LGBTQ+ protagonists when the series ended in 2014 with Korra and Asami entering a romantic relationship — a landmark moment in children's animation.

Overall data confidence 84%

Behind the Name — Cora — Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

CoraKora

Nicknames

Kor

Famous Bearers

★Korra (Avatar) (fictional)
The protagonist of Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Legend of Korra (2012–2014), the Water Tribe Avatar who brought this spelling to mainstream awareness.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Korra mean?

Korra means 'maiden,' a double-r variant of Cora, from Greek kore (maiden, girl).

How do you pronounce Korra?

It's said KOR-uh — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Korra a boy or girl name?

Korra is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Korra?

Korra ranked #1184 for U.S. girls in 2024.