Declining since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Evora since 1909
Babies named Evora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Evora's real moment was 1909.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 45 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 62 |
| 1940s | 22 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Evora is an uncommon name in the United States, ranking 13,208th as of 2025, with a 1-in-267,878 rate of use. It first appeared in records in 1909, which also marked its peak year of usage, though even then it never achieved broad popularity. The name's trajectory has been falling since 2022, indicating a decline in recent interest. Evora is likely a modern coinage or an elaboration of names like Evangeline or Ever, though a connection to Évora, Portugal, is also possible. Its rarity and melodic sound make it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unusual name.
Evora is a name of uncertain derivation, though it is likely a modern coinage or a variant of names like Evangeline or Ever. It may also be inspired by the Portuguese city of Évora, whose name dates to Roman times. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century, with its first recorded appearance in 1909.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Evie, Vora, Eva
Variants: Evorah
Sibling names for Evora
Names that share Evora's style, for a brother or sister.
