Zora

Zora is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 289 girls in the United States.

Zora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Zora

Zora belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Zora first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #258 in 1884, and in 2024 289 babies received the name — 9,935 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Zora in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#258 in 1884
Peak year
2019
Babies named Zora in 2024
289
Total since 1880
9,935

Zora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1999
Best rank
#1195 in 2021
Babies named Zora in 2025
20
Total since 1996
215

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zora mean?

The meaning of Zora is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Zora a boy or girl name?

Zora is a girl name. In 2024, 289 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Zora?

Zora comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Zora?

Zora first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #258 in 1884, and 289 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].