Zora
How to say it: ZOR-uh · /ˈzɔrə/
Slavic name meaning 'dawn' or 'aurora'; also used in Arabic contexts. Associated with author Zora Neale Hurston.
Zora was the 859th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 264 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 86% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #890 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #859 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 264 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,558 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +86% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #890 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long quiet through the 1980s gave way to a return near its 1880s best. Near term movement points slightly down.
What goes with it
Soft and breathy, its two syllables feel bright and creative with a hint of dawn light. Zara and Zola fit nearby in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Zora is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, Czech, English, French, Polish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Zora
- Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960)African American folklorist, novelist, short story writer, and Civic Rights advocate
- Zora Kerova (born 1950)Czech actress, dancer, singer, and model
- Zora Young (born 1948)American blues singer
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