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Debora

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningbee · Hebrew

Debora is a Mexican girl name meaning “bee”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • Word funDebora doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
  • GenerationDebora peaked in 1957, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Debora you'd meet today is about 68 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Debora would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 20,619 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryDebora first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
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hello, little Debora

US births per million girls, 1915–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Debora

Debora is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “bee”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1950s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

Other spellings of Debora

Girl name: Deborah

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Questions about the name Debora

What does the name Debora mean?

Debora means “bee” and comes from Hebrew. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Beckett (“bee cottage”), Deborah (“bee”), Debra (“bee”) and Missy (“bee”).

What is the origin of the name Debora?

Debora is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Hebrew. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Debora a boy or girl name?

Debora is a girl name. In 2025, 78 US girls were named Debora.

How popular is the name Debora?

Debora ranked #2,326 for US girls in 2025, given to 78 babies. Its best year was 1957, when it reached #161. Over the last five years it has slipped 69 places.

What names are similar to Debora?

If you like Debora, you might also like Deborah, Beckett, Debra and Missy. Deborah is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Debora?

Debora is a Mexican girl name meaning “bee”, with Hebrew roots. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.