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Dora

female

Meaning

"Gift"

Often a short form of Dorothea or Theodora, it reflects Greek elements for gift and conventional English diminutive use.

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Popularity History of Dora

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2602Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#2602

Dora was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-10

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Dora

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables2
Length4 letters

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