Girl Name
Zora
Zora is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Zora — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Zara is on your shortlist, Zora belongs in the same conversation.
Zora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Zora has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zora as Z·O·R·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zora is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zoraa, Zorae, Zoray, Zor.
- Nicknames: Zora works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Zora with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Zora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zara, Zahra, Zuri, Zaria, Zariah — full picks on the sibling names for Zora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Zora? Browse our names like Zora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zora
What does the name Zora mean?
Zora has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Zora?
The exact origin of Zora is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Zora?
Zora has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zora a boy's or girl's name?
Zora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Zora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zora sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zora?
Names that share Zora's sound and style include Zara, Zahra, Zuri, Zaria, Zariah.
What middle names pair well with Zora?
Good middle-name fits for Zora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zora share its rhythm without rhyming — Zara, Zahra, Zuri all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.