Zora
Zora is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Dawn or daybreak.
Origin and history
Zora is a traditional Slavic name meaning 'dawn' or 'aurora'. It gained significant literary and cultural prominence in the United States through Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston. Recently, it has experienced a resurgence in popularity among American parents seeking vintage yet distinctive names.
Popularity in the United States
10,202 babies in the United States have been named Zora since 1880. It ranks #1621 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #843.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.6 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- GA (7.1 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 415 |
| 1890-1900 | 626 |
| 1900-1910 | 679 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,155 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,103 |
| 1930-1940 | 651 |
| 1940-1950 | 435 |
| 1950-1960 | 290 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 176 |
| 2000-2010 | 877 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,662 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,845 |
Famous people named Zora
- Zora Neale Hurston: Author, Anthropologist
Fun facts
- Renowned African American author Zora Neale Hurston brought lasting literary prestige to the name in the United States.
- In Slavic folklore, Zora represents the morning star or personification of dawn.