Zora is a distinctive choice, ranked #2116 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zora in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2116
US Rank #918
About the Name Zora
Zora has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 609 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1195 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Zora is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #918, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Zora
Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Zora per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zora in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Zora has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 609 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1195 in 2021. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Zora is more popular in the US (#918) than in the UK (#2116). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Zora include: Zora Simčáková — Zora Simčáková is a Slovak cross-country skier.; Zora Jaurová — Zora Jaurová is a Slovak politician.; Zora Jandová — Zora Jandová is a Czech actress, radio presenter, and tai chi practitioner..
Zora ranks #918 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
13
UK babies named Zora (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 609 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Zora
Likely around 1 other Zora in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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