How Many People Are Named Kora?

Complete statistics for the name Kora in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Kora
Very Rare
8,932
Estimated People
1 in 36,946
1 in X Americans
2022
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
8,932 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 11

Population Share

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📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 5
Alabama 76
Arkansas 77
Arizona 168
California 688
Colorado 164
Connecticut 13
Delaware 5
Florida 414
Georgia 132
Iowa 186
Idaho 58
Illinois 266
Indiana 280
Kansas 105
Kentucky 140
Louisiana 60
Massachusetts 87
Maryland 75
Maine 11
Michigan 288
Minnesota 266
Missouri 223
Mississippi 6
Montana 25
North Carolina 188
North Dakota 59
Nebraska 85
New Hampshire 11
New Jersey 73
New Mexico 6
Nevada 60
New York 205
Ohio 447
Oklahoma 126
Oregon 110
Pennsylvania 329
South Carolina 58
South Dakota 24
Tennessee 151
Texas 671
Utah 113
Virginia 189
Washington 212
Wisconsin 236
West Virginia 14
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Kora

How Many People Have the Name Kora in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,932 people in the United States currently share the name Kora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Kora a Common or Rare Name?

Kora is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Kora Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Kora are covered in full on the Kora name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Kora Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Kora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Kora is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Kora Most Popular?

The name Kora reached peak popularity in 2022, with 682 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Kora Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Kora across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kora?

Approximately 8,932 people in the United States share the name Kora, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Kora a rare name?

Kora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kora mean?

The meaning and origin of Kora is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Kora more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kora are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Kora most popular?

The name Kora reached its peak in 2022, with 682 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People8,932
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 36,946
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2022
Male %0%
Female %100%

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