Devora
Devora is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Devora is a Hebrew feminine name meaning 'bee.' It is a traditional spelling variation of the biblical name Deborah. In the United States, it is moderately used, particularly within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,893 babies in the United States have been named Devora since 1880. It ranks #3294 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1621.
States where it is most popular
- NY (69.6 %)
- NJ (28.1 %)
- CA (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 6 |
| 1920-1930 | 31 |
| 1930-1940 | 36 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 181 |
| 1970-1980 | 205 |
| 1980-1990 | 275 |
| 1990-2000 | 380 |
| 2000-2010 | 468 |
| 2010-2019 | 588 |
| 2020-2029 | 480 |
Nicknames
Dev, Devi
Fun facts
- Devora is the original Hebrew spelling of Deborah, a famous leader in the Old Testament.
- While Deborah is the more common English rendering, Devora retains a closer connection to Hebrew phonetics.