Devorah
Devorah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bee.
Origin and history
Devorah is a traditional Hebrew name meaning bee. It is a variant of the biblical name Deborah, who was a prophetess and judge in the Old Testament. In the United States, it is primarily used within Jewish communities and has maintained a steady presence in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
4,789 babies in the United States have been named Devorah since 1880. It ranks #2530 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1299.
States where it is most popular
- NY (73.7 %)
- NJ (21.6 %)
- CA (2.6 %)
- FL (0.97 %)
- MD (0.44 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 55 |
| 1950-1960 | 167 |
| 1960-1970 | 168 |
| 1970-1980 | 321 |
| 1980-1990 | 522 |
| 1990-2000 | 670 |
| 2000-2010 | 915 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,121 |
| 2020-2029 | 850 |
Nicknames
Dev, Devi
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Devorah was a heroic prophetess who led an army to victory.
- Devorah is the transliterated Hebrew spelling of the more common English name Deborah.