Declining since 2018, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Korah since 1977
Babies named Korah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 173 |
| 2010s | 358 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Korah is a rare biblical name that has seen sporadic modern use, primarily for girls. First recorded in U.S. data in 1977, it reached its peak rank of 5,099 in 2018, but has been declining since. In 2025, approximately 1 in 64,291 newborn girls received the name. Its biblical association with the rebellion of Korah may give it a strong, distinctive feel, but it remains an uncommon choice.
Korah is a biblical name from the Old Testament, where Korah (or Qorah) led a rebellion against Moses. The name's Hebrew derivation is uncertain, often linked to 'korach' meaning 'ice' or 'baldness'. Despite its negative biblical association, it has seen occasional use as a given name, possibly as a variant of Cora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cora
Sibling names for Korah
Names that share Korah's style, for a brother or sister.
