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Zamorah

zah-MOR-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining sounds reminiscent of names like Zamora and Marah.

2025 rank (girls)
#11,932
Babies named in 2025
7
Peak popularity
2017
2025 frequency
1 in 229,610 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2020

Declining since 2020, #11,932 for girls today.

Popularity of Zamorah since 2004

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

6131920102020Most births 2017Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s23
2010s67
2020s60

Meaning & origin

Zamorah is a modern American invention that first appeared on the U.S. naming scene in 2004. It reached its peak rank of 11,932 in 2017, when its usage was highest. Since 2020, its popularity has been falling, and it remains an uncommon choice, with roughly 1 in every 229,610 girls receiving the name. Like many contemporary coinages, Zamorah draws on popular phonetic elements rather than historical or linguistic traditions. It has not been recorded in any top U.S. state as a regional favorite, reflecting its scattered use. Parents may be attracted to its melodic, feminine sound and resemblance to established but rare names like Zamora and Amora. Because it is a recent creation, Zamorah carries no deep cultural or religious significance, leaving its meaning open to personal interpretation.

Zamorah is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 2004. It appears to be a creative combination of the popular Spanish place name Zamora and the Arabic-derived name Marah, or simply a euphonic invention. It has no established historical or linguistic roots outside of contemporary American naming trends.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Z, Zam, Mora, Zazzy

Variants: Zamora

Sibling names for Zamorah

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

Sisters: Zahara, Amora, Zuri, Layla, Nova

Brothers: Zane, Elijah, Ezra, Miles, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Zamorah mean?
Zamorah is a modern name of uncertain meaning. It is likely a creative invention or a variation of the place name Zamora, with no traditional etymology.
How popular is the name Zamorah?
As of 2025, Zamorah ranked 11,932 in the United States, with about 1 in every 229,610 girls given the name. Its peak popularity was in 2017, and its usage has been declining since 2020.
Is Zamorah a boy's or girl's name?
Zamorah is primarily used as a girl's name in the United States.