Rising since 2019, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Ziora since 2019
Babies named Ziora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 95 |
Meaning & origin
Ziora is a recently coined name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security Administration's baby name list in 2019. Since then, it has been on a steady upward trajectory, with its peak popularity occurring in 2024. In 2025, the name ranked 6,546th, with only about 1 in 94,545 babies given the name. Ziora is almost exclusively used for girls and has been most common in California. The name's exact origin is unclear, but it likely follows the trend of modern invented names starting with 'Z' and ending in '-ora', a pattern seen in other names like Zora and Nora. Its brief history and rising use suggest it may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive, contemporary-sounding name.
Ziora first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2019. It may be a modern coinage blending the popular 'Z' initial with the suffix '-ora', as seen in names like Zora and Nora. Alternatively, it could be a creative respelling of Zora, a name of Slavic origin meaning 'dawn'. Given its recent emergence and lack of historical usage, the exact derivation remains uncertain.
Where Ziora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zia, Zizi
Sibling names for Ziora
Names that share Ziora's style, for a brother or sister.
