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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Dora — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Dor|Dorah
GreekGirl→ Stable

Dora

DOR-uh · 2 syllables

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Girl
#2602
→ Stable
#2602
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2254 in 2021
5yr change
-10 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2602 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Dora

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2602

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-10 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootClassicVintage2-syllableGirlRareGift-meaningEarly 20th CenturyRetro
Character
curious explorerhelpful natureadventurous spiritloyal frienddetermined courage
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Doras

curiousbraveresourcefulencouragingdetermined
STRONG
High confidence

Dora is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2602 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -10 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2602 · very rare
Dora at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek meaning 'gift'. A standalone name popularized by the explorer Dora Maar and the animated character Dora the Explorer.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Dōron
Peak rank:#2254 in 2021
5yr change:-10 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Dora Maar
Photographer and painter
Dora the Explorer
Animated character
Similar Sound
NoraCoraFloraLoraMora
Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Dora illustration
Name Intelligence
Dora · Overview
Summary

Dora is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #2602 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 19/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Dora scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Classic · Vintage character
Dora carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
dora.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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