Dora
Pronunciation: [ d-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Dora first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 94 babies have been named Dora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dora is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #26,533 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #26,533
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Dora is also used as a girl name, ranked #2603.
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About the Name Dora
Dora is a boy name .
Is Dora a boy or girl name? Dora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #26,533 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,603. Dora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Dora is currently ranked #26,533 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Dora include Dorian . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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