Coral

KAWR-ul; KOH-rul; ko-RAL

English word name

"a rock like substance formed by sea creatures; pinkish-red; gemstone"

Coral Origin and Meaning

The name Coral is a girl's name of English origin meaning "a rock like substance formed by sea creatures; pinkish-red; gemstone".

A color name, a gemstone name, and an ocean-inspired choice, Coral has a lot going for it with its sharp C sounds yet sweet vintage feel. Unlike Scarlett or Violet, however, it is only quietly used in the US these days, perhaps because of its similarity to more 'dated' Carol.

First appearing as a name during the Victorian craze for jewel names, Coral could never the less rise again alongside Ruby, Pearl and Opal — and as an alternative to Cora, Caroline, or Clara.

Coral Rank in US Top 1000

# 990 in the US

Coral Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1344 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Coral

• 1344 Nameberry 2025
• 893 Unique 2024

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Famous People Named Coral

• Coral Rosemary Atkins English actress
• Coral Edith Browne Australian,American actress
• Coral Jeanne Smith American reality TV personality ("Real World: New York")

The name Coral in Pop Culture

• Coral traded in Tyre (Ezekiel 27:16)
• Coral mother clownfish in Disney's "Finding Nemo"
• Coral character in film "Cocktail"
• Amarant Coral male character in the game "Final Fantasy IX"
• Coral baby character in "Call the Midwife"