Dora
Dora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdoษน.ษ/ ยท /หdษห.ษนษ/
Meaning and origin of Dora
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
A diminutive of Dorothy used since early 19th century. Sometimes also short for Theodora or Isidora.
How popular is Dora?
Since 1880, 105,930 girls and 550 boys in the U.S. have been named Dora (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #46 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #488 in 1899. In 2025, 75 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Dora
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Dora
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Dora FAQ
What does the name Dora mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. A diminutive of Dorothy used since early 19th century. Sometimes also short for Theodora or Isidora.
What is the origin of the name Dora?
Dora is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Dora?
Since 1880, 105,930 girls and 550 boys in the U.S. have been named Dora (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #46 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #488 in 1899. In 2025, 75 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dora a boy or girl name?
Dora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 105,930 girls and 550 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.