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Evora

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Pronounced eh-VOR-ah /ɛˈvɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Portuguese city of Evora (from a Celtic root linked to 'yew trees'/water) and a modern echo of Eva ('life'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A place of yew trees; a modern Eva echo: Evora. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'eh-VOR-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowPortuguese, Celtic
MeaningVariously the Portuguese city of Evora (from a Celtic root linked to 'yew trees'/water) and a modern echo of Eva ('life'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#13748 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 318

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719092025

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

Evora comes variously from the Portuguese city of Evora (from a Celtic root linked to 'yew trees'/water) and a modern echo of Eva ('life'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'eh-VOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Portuguese and Hispanic families (borne by the singer Cesaria Evora as a surname). Rare, a-place-of-yew-trees at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Evora is variously the Portuguese city (a Celtic root linked to 'yew trees') and a modern echo of Eva ('life') — a lyrical, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'eh-VOR-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Evora — Portuguese/Celtic; routes layered

Variations

EboraEvorah

Nicknames

Eva

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Evora mean?

Evora is variously the Portuguese city (a Celtic root linked to 'yew trees') and a modern echo of Eva ('life'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Evora?

It's said eh-VOR-ah /ɛˈvɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Evora a boy or girl name?

Evora is a girl's name.

How popular is Evora?

Evora is a very rare name in the U.S.

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