Ann vs Zora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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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
Nicknames
Zo

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Zora Rank #915

Zora is more popular, ranked #915 vs #1144 for Ann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Zora ___

  • Zora Neale
  • Zora Mae
  • Zora Blue
  • Zora Lee
  • Zora Jean
  • Zora Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Zora

Langston Ida Ella August Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Zora more popular?

Zora is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Zora mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Ann and Zora boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Zora is primarily a girl name.

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