UK girl's name
Korra
A feminized variant of the Korean name Koh meaning "ancient".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Korra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Korra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3533, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 6 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2014 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Korra is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Korra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Korra ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 6 girls were registered as Korra.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Korra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3533
2022
Births in 2022
6
Latest year
Peak year
2022
6 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Korra mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Korra over time
The chart below shows babies named Korra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2014 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Korra, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Korra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Korra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4550 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #5141 | 11 | 3 |
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Names similar to Korra
- Katie 53,185
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- Katherine 11,323
- Kayleigh 10,677
- Kate 10,276
- Kelsey 7,224
- Kiera 7,218
- Kayla 6,541
- Kirsty 6,384
- Khadija 5,948
- Kimberley 5,189
- Kaitlyn 5,137
FAQ
Korra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Korra in the UK right now?
In 2022, Korra was ranked #3533 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Korra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 6 babies registered as Korra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Korra?
A feminized variant of the Korean name Koh meaning "ancient".
How many people are called Korra in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Korra across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.