Mora

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Pronounced MOR-ah /ˈmɔr.ɑ/High

Meaning: From the Spanish mora, 'a blackberry; a mulberry'; also a form of Maura ('dark; of the Moors'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A blackberry; a mulberry: Mora is a Spanish word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom the Spanish mora, 'a blackberry; a mulberry'; also a form of Maura ('dark; of the Moors'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8249 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 931

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

Mora comes from the Spanish mora, 'a blackberry; a mulberry'; it is also a form of Maura ('dark; of the Moors'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'MOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-blackberry at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Mora means 'a blackberry; a mulberry' in Spanish — also a form of Maura ('dark') — a lyrical word-name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Mora — word-name; routes layered

Variations

MauraMorah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mora mean?

Mora is Spanish for 'a blackberry; a mulberry'; also a form of Maura ('dark'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mora?

It's said MOR-ah /ˈmɔr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mora a boy or girl name?

Mora is a girl's name.

How popular is Mora?

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