Debora

Debora: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameHebrew origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɛbəɹə/

Meaning and origin of Debora

  • A female given name from Hebrew, a less common spelling of Deborah.

How popular is Debora?

78U.S. babies in 2025
#161peak rank (1956)
30,161babies since 1880

Since 1880, 30,133 girls and 28 boys in the U.S. have been named Debora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #161 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #3311 in 1965. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Debora FAQ

What does the name Debora mean?

A female given name from Hebrew, a less common spelling of Deborah.

What is the origin of the name Debora?

Debora is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Debora?

Since 1880, 30,133 girls and 28 boys in the U.S. have been named Debora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #161 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #3311 in 1965. In 2025, 78 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Debora a boy or girl name?

Debora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 30,133 girls and 28 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.