Dora: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A gift of gold, precious and wonderfully bright.
- Origin
- Spanish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2382
- Peak
- #46 in 1881
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Dora Means
Dora is a girl name of Spanish origin. A gift of gold, precious and wonderfully bright.
How Popular Dora Is
Dora currently ranks #2382 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1881. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Dora
- Dora reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1881.
- Once a top name, Dora has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Dora has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
- Dora is a name from the Spanish-speaking world.
Names Like Dora
Other Spanish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Dora
Spanish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Dora.
Questions About Dora
What does Dora mean?
Dora is a girl name of Spanish origin. A gift of gold, precious and wonderfully bright.
How popular is Dora?
Dora currently ranks #2382 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #46 in 1881. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Dora come from?
Dora comes from Spanish roots. Dora reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #46 in 1881.
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