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Dora
GirlMeaning of Dora: Greek: 'gift'
Dora is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 2296th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 1065th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2296
75 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1065
32 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
106,480
First recorded 1880 · peak 1921
Trend
falling
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
1% boys · 99% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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