Holding steady.
Popularity of Jacora since 1990
Babies named Jacora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 43 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jacora is a rare modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's radar in 1990. Its peak year was 2004, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, reflecting its highly uncommon status. The name's trajectory has remained stable since the 2000s, with no resurgence. Its origin is uncertain, likely a creative blend of fashionable sounds, placing it among the wave of inventive names from that era. Parents choosing Jacora often pair it with equally modern siblings. While not tied to any specific cultural or religious tradition, its soft, melodic ending gives it a distinctly feminine feel.
Jacora is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It may be a blend of the popular prefix 'Ja-' (as in Jacqueline or Janelle) with the suffix '-cora', or a creative variant of names like Jacora or DeCora. Its first recorded use in U.S. Social Security data is 1990, and it saw modest usage in the 2000s, peaking in 2004. The name has no clear etymological roots in any language, and is considered a contemporary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jack, Cora, Jaci
Variants: Jacorah
Sibling names for Jacora
Names that share Jacora's style, for a brother or sister.
