Zora
Zora first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2019, when 353 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 264.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Zora popular?
Rising Zora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,845 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,662 | |
| 2000s | 877 | |
| 1990s | 176 | |
| 1980s | 63 | |
| 1970s | 93 | |
| 1960s | 132 | |
| 1950s | 290 | |
| 1940s | 435 | |
| 1930s | 651 | |
| 1920s | 1,103 | |
| 1910s | 1,155 | |
| 1900s | 679 | |
| 1890s | 626 | |
| 1880s | 415 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Zora mean?
Zora means “dawn” or “daybreak” in the Slavic languages.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zora mean?
Zora means Dawn. Zora means “dawn” or “daybreak” in the Slavic languages.
What is the origin of the name Zora?
Zora is of Slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Zora?
Zora is pronounced “ZOR-ah.”
Is Zora a boy or a girl name?
Zora is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Zora a popular name right now?
Zora has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Zora?
In 2025, Zora ranked #969 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Zora most popular?
Zora was most popular in 2019, when about 353 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Zora?
Names similar to Zora include Milena, Ivana, Katya, Nadya, Yana.
What names go well with Zora?
Slavic names that pair well with Zora include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.