Adora
Meaningadored · Latin
- US rank
- #2,326
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,871 in 2021
78 babies were named Adora in the US in 2025. It has dropped 292 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Adora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 20,619 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Adora, 78 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Adora would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAdora first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #1,871.
- Then vs nowAdora is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 49,020 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 20,619.
- TrendAdora has slipped 292 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,326. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Latin, Adora means “adored”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Adora
Adora is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “adored”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Adora for girls from 1916 to 2025, in 92 of those 110 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #1,871 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,326, with 78 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5.5 | 183,486 girls |
| 1920s | 2.5 | 406,504 girls |
| 1930s | 4.5 | 224,215 girls |
| 1940s | 1.2 | 847,458 girls |
| 1950s | 4.7 | 212,314 girls |
| 1960s | 4.6 | 217,865 girls |
| 1970s | 5.9 | 169,492 girls |
| 1980s | 12 | 86,730 girls |
| 1990s | 15 | 64,558 girls |
| 2000s | 24 | 41,271 girls |
| 2010s | 31 | 31,888 girls |
| 2020s | 53 | 18,826 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Adora
What does the name Adora mean?
Adora means “adored” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Adora?
Adora has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Adora a boy or girl name?
Adora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Adora?
Adora ranked #2,326 for US girls in 2025, given to 78 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#1,871).