Corah
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Corah: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2024.
The name Corah is a modern variant of Cora, which derives from the Greek korē, meaning “maiden” or “daughter,” and is also linked to the Greek goddess Persephone, sometimes called Kore. In Hebrew tradition, Korah (different spelling) appears in the Old Testament as a leader of a rebellion against Moses, but the Scottish/English use overwhelmingly follows the Greek root. Notable bearers include author Cora Sandel (real name Sara Fabricius), and Cora Munro, the spirited heroine of James Fenimore Cooper’s *The Last of the Mohicans*. Places such as Cora, West Virginia, share the name’s gentle sound, though the link is incidental. The spelling Corah offers a subtle twist on the more familiar Cora, adding a breathy final “h” that feels both classic and distinctive—a quiet alternative for parents drawn to vintage elegance with a fresh edge.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20244 babies
- Latest (2024)
- #6384 babies
- Total births
- 7since 2017
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y