Korra
A feminized variant of the Korean name Koh meaning "ancient".
Name Census estimates that about 1,968 living Americans carry the first name Korra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Korra today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Korra births was 2021 (238 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Korra. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Korra with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Korra is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.0K
~ 1 in 174,164 Americans
Peak year
2021
238 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,184
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Korra: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Korra from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 992 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Korra by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Korra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Korras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 32 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Korra, while South Carolina, Oklahoma, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 34 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Korra
The name Korra has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was spoken in parts of the Indian subcontinent as early as the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kora," which means "girl" or "maiden." It's believed to have been a popular name among Hindu communities during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
In ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to mythological figures and deities with names similar to Korra. However, it's difficult to determine if these were direct references to the name or just coincidental similarities.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Korra can be found in ancient Indian inscriptions and records dating back to the 1st century BCE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Korra, a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived in the 5th century CE and was known for his contributions to Buddhist philosophy.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Korra. One such person was Korra Singham, a renowned Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement against British rule in the early 20th century. He was born in 1892 and was a close associate of leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.
Another notable figure was Korra Sivaramakrishna, an Indian mathematician and physicist who lived during the 19th century. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of calculus and geometry.
In more recent times, Korra Obidi, a Nigerian-American dancer, choreographer, and social media personality, has gained widespread recognition for her talents and online presence. She was born in 1986 and has amassed a large following on platforms like Instagram and YouTube.
It's worth noting that while the name Korra has its roots in ancient Sanskrit, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages around the world, often with slight variations in spelling or pronunciation.
People
Korra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Korra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Korra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Korra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,968 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Korra going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 174,164 US residents.
Is Korra a common name?
We classify Korra as "Rare". It ranks above 93.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,981 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Korra most popular?
The single biggest year for Korra was 2021, when 238 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Korra is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Korra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Korra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Korra in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Korra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Korra in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Korra can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Korra?
See how many Americans are named Korra on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.