Debrah
Debrah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Debrah is a spelling variant of the biblical Hebrew name Deborah, which means bee. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States alongside its standard counterpart. Today, it is a rare spelling choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,404 babies in the United States have been named Debrah since 1880. It ranks #2646 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.4 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- NY (8 %)
- MI (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 15 |
| 1940-1950 | 240 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,373 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,122 |
| 1970-1980 | 312 |
| 1980-1990 | 160 |
| 1990-2000 | 112 |
| 2000-2010 | 58 |
| 2010-2019 | 7 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Debi
Fun facts
- Debrah serves as an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic name Deborah.
- The original name Deborah is borne by an influential prophetess in the Book of Judges.