Azora

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Pronounced az-OHR-a /æz.ˈoʊr.æ/Medium

Meaning: Literary/operatic name; proposed meanings 'sky blue/azure' (Persian, via Azzurra) or 'dawn' (via aurora).Low

In 30 seconds: Azora is a literary and operatic name, with proposed meanings of 'sky blue' from Persian by way of Azzurra, or 'dawn' linked to aurora.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Theatre

MeaningLiterary/operatic name; proposed meanings 'sky blue/azure' (Persian, via Azzurra) or 'dawn' (via aurora).

U.S. rank (2025)#2415 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births74 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 477

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Azora surfaces mainly through literature and opera rather than long folk tradition. Two explanations are offered for it: a link to azure or 'sky blue', connected to the Persian-rooted Azzurra, or a tie to aurora and 'dawn'. Since neither is firmly established, the meaning is best treated as proposed rather than proven.

Its bright vowels and the strong central -zor- give it a romantic, stage-ready sound that suits its theatrical background. The uncertainty around its roots is part of why it feels invented for atmosphere.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Azora is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 62%

Behind the Name - Azora — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Zora— Shares the core -zora sound at the heart of Azora.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Azora mean?

Azora is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Azora?

It's commonly said az-OHR-a /æz.ˈoʊr.æ/.

Is Azora a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Azora is used as a girl name.

How popular is Azora?

In 2024, Azora ranked #2214 in the U.S. for girls, with 85 births recorded.