Xora

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Pronounced ZOR-ah /ˈzɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously a stylized spelling of Zora ('dawn', Slavic) and a fresh X- coinage; no single fixed root; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zora/Xora echo: Xora. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZOR-ah').

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningA modern name, variously a stylized spelling of Zora ('dawn', Slavic) and a fresh X- coinage; no single fixed root; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8382 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 56

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

Xora is a modern name, with no single fixed root — variously a stylized spelling of Zora ('dawn', Slavic) and a fresh X- coinage (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZOR-ah', the X as Z).

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-recent-coinage, and crisp.

Did you know? Xora is a modern name, variously a stylized spelling of Zora ('dawn', Slavic) and a fresh X- coinage — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZOR-ah').

Overall data confidence 26%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — routes uncertain

Variations

ZoraXorahZorah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xora mean?

Xora is variously a stylized spelling of Zora ('dawn') and an X- coinage; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Xora?

It's said ZOR-ah /ˈzɔr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the X is a Z sound).

Is Xora a boy or girl name?

Xora is a girl's name.

How popular is Xora?

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