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Zora is a feminine name used in Croatian and Serbian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘dawn, aurora’ in the South Slavic languages, as well as Czech and Slovak." It ranked #969 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘dawn, aurora’ in the South Slavic languages, as well as Czech and Slovak. The entry lists its usage as Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Macedonian and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Zora ranked #969 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #969 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zora mean?
Zora means "dawn, aurora", according to Behind the Name.
Is Zora a popular name?
Zora ranked #969 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Zora a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Zora appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Zora — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
