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Adoria

ah-DOR-ee-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Adora or a modern coinage.

Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Adoria since 1935

Babies named Adoria per year in U.S. Social Security records.

481219602000Most births 1992Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1930s5
1940s0
1950s5
1960s5
1970s0
1980s6
1990s44
2000s20
2010s12
2020s19

Meaning & origin

Adoria is a rare feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1935. Its origins are unclear; it may derive from the Latin 'adorare' (to adore) via the name Adora, or it could be a modern invention formed from fashionable components. The name saw its peak usage in 1992, but even then it was exceptionally uncommon. In recent years, Adoria has remained stable in its rarity, given to fewer than five babies annually. While the name has appeared in data for nearly a century, it has never achieved wide popularity. No states have recorded Adoria frequently enough to appear in top-state lists, reinforcing its status as a truly distinctive choice.

Adoria first appeared in U.S. records in 1935, but its etymology is unsettled. It may be a variant of Adora, derived from the Latin verb 'adorare' meaning 'to adore,' or it could be a modern invented name combining the popular prefix 'Ad-' (as in Addison or Adriana) with a feminine '-oria' suffix. Given its rarity and late appearance, it is best categorized as a modern English coinage with no ancient root.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Addie, Dori, Ria

Sibling names for Adoria

Names that share Adoria's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adoria mean?
The meaning of Adoria is uncertain. It may be a variant of Adora ('beloved,' from Latin) or a modern invented name. No definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is the name Adoria?
Adoria has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak usage was in 1992, but it remains extremely rare, given to fewer than five babies per year in recent decades.
Is Adoria a boy or girl name?
Adoria is used almost exclusively for girls.