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Theora

♀ Girl

Pronounced thee-OR-uh /θiːˈɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Theora reads as a Greek-rooted name tied to 'theoria' ('contemplation; beholding; viewing') or to the 'theo-' ('god') family. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A thoughtful Greek-rooted name: Theora ties to 'theoria' (contemplation) (said 'thee-OR-uh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningTheora reads as a Greek-rooted name tied to 'theoria' ('contemplation; beholding; viewing') or to the 'theo-' ('god') family. The exact route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12018 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1929
Total births (all-time)≈ 853

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192918912024

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

As a girl's name Theora reads as Greek-rooted, tied to 'theoria' ('contemplation') or 'theo-' ('god'). The route is uncertain, which we note. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as elegant and thoughtful (said 'thee-OR-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, elegant, and thoughtful.

Did you know? Theora chimes with Greek 'theoria' ('contemplation; beholding') and the 'theo-' ('god') family — a reflective name whose precise root is uncertain, which we note (said 'thee-OR-uh').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Theora — Greek 'theoria' / 'theo-' tie; routes uncertain

Variations

TheodoraTheoraTeora

Nicknames

TheaOra

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Theodora— a like theo- Greek name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Theora mean?

Theora ties to Greek 'theoria' ('contemplation') or the 'theo-' ('god') family; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Theora?

It's said thee-OR-uh /θiːˈɔːr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Theora a boy or girl name?

Theora is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Theora?

Theora is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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