Rising since 1996, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Tzipporah since 1982
Babies named Tzipporah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 119 |
| 2010s | 115 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Tzipporah is an extremely rare Hebrew name that first entered U.S. records in 1982. As of 2025, it ranks 5,722 nationally, with approximately 1 in 76,537 newborn girls receiving it. The name has been steadily rising in usage since 1996, and its peak year is 2025, suggesting growing interest. Its primary association is the biblical Tzipporah, wife of Moses. The name is most common in New York, reflecting concentrations of Jewish communities.
Tzipporah is the Hebrew name צִפּוֹרָה (Tzipporah), meaning 'bird.' It appears in the Torah as the wife of Moses and daughter of Jethro. The name has been used among Jewish communities for centuries, though it remains rare in English-speaking countries.
Where Tzipporah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tzippy, Tzipi, Pora
Sibling names for Tzipporah
Names that share Tzipporah's style, for a brother or sister.
