Coral

At a Glance: Name: Coral – Meaning: named for the marine coral – Origin: English (word name, ult. Greek/Latin) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: KOR-ul

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Coral is a word name, taken directly from the marine coral, with English roots that trace back further to Greek and Latin. Its meaning is exactly what it sounds like: the name comes straight from the sea creature itself, nothing more elaborate than that.

Meaning & Origin of Coral

Meaning: Named for the marine coral.

Origin: English (word name, ult. Greek/Latin).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Coral

Phonetic: KOR-ul   IPA: /ˈkɔːrəl/

Popularity of Coral

Coral's SSA rank was #1893 in 2024, with 105 babies given the name that year. Its peak came earlier, at #488 in 1888, when 26 babies were named Coral.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Coral mean?

Named for the marine coral. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Coral)

How do you pronounce Coral?

Coral is pronounced KOR-ul (IPA: /ˈkɔːrəl/).

Is Coral a popular name right now?

Coral peaked at #488 in 1888 and is ranked #1893 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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