Dorah
Dorah is a girl baby name. Ranked #19,580 in the US, popular nicknames include Dor, Doy, and Dorie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Dorah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2022.
Over 17 babies have been named Dorah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Dorah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #19,580 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #19,580
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Dorah
Dorah is a girl name .
Dorah is currently ranked #19,580 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Dorah include Dor, Doy, and Dorie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Dorah include Dora . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis