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Laura vs Zora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Laura Rank #358
Zora Rank #915

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 vs #915 for Zora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laura or Zora more popular?

Laura is more popular, ranked #358 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Laura and Zora mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Laura and Zora boy or girl names?

Laura is primarily a girl name. Zora is primarily a girl name.

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