Rising since 2005, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Kordelia since 2003
Babies named Kordelia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 44 |
Meaning & origin
Kordelia is a rare modern variant of the more established Cordelia, a name with literary roots in Shakespeare's King Lear. First recorded in U.S. data in 2003, Kordelia has been steadily rising since 2005, reaching its peak rank of 7,885 in 2025 with an estimated 1 in 123,636 baby girls receiving the name. Its trajectory suggests growing interest among parents seeking a distinctive 'K' alternative to Cordelia or other -elia names. While it shares no top state concentrations, Kordelia fits well with a trend toward elegant, character-rich names from literature and history.
Kordelia is a modern variant of Cordelia, a name of uncertain etymology possibly derived from Latin 'cor' (heart) or Celtic elements meaning 'daughter of the sea.' The name Cordelia was popularized by Shakespeare in King Lear (1606), but the spelling Kordelia is a contemporary coinage, likely influenced by names starting with 'K.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 2003 and has been rising slowly in use.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kori, Delia, Cordie
Variants: Cordelia
Sibling names for Kordelia
Names that share Kordelia's style, for a brother or sister.
