Zipporah
Zipporah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Bird or sparrow.
Origin and history
Zipporah is a biblical name derived from the Hebrew word for bird. In the Old Testament, Zipporah is the wife of Moses. Although historically uncommon in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,632 babies in the United States have been named Zipporah since 1880. It ranks #3441 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1678.
States where it is most popular
- TX (18.1 %)
- FL (17 %)
- CA (14.7 %)
- GA (13.3 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 26 |
| 1960-1970 | 45 |
| 1970-1980 | 129 |
| 1980-1990 | 272 |
| 1990-2000 | 381 |
| 2000-2010 | 638 |
| 2010-2019 | 685 |
| 2020-2029 | 423 |
Famous people named Zipporah
- Zipporah Seven: Model
Nicknames
Zippy, Zippie, Zora
Fun facts
- Zipporah was the daughter of the Midianite priest Jethro and became the wife of Moses in the Old Testament.
- The name stems from the Hebrew word 'tsippor', which translates directly to bird or sparrow.