Mora
Meaningblackberry · Spanish
- US rank
- #7,491
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #733 in 1887
14 babies were named Mora in the US in 2025. It has dropped 279 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Mora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 114,943 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Mora, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Mora would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryMora first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1887, when it ranked #733. Today it's #7,491, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowMora is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 256,410 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 114,943.
- TrendMora has slipped 279 places over the last five years and now sits at #7,491. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Mora means “blackberry”.
About the name Mora
Mora is a girl name of Spanish origin meaning “blackberry”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Mora for girls from 1881 to 2025, in 101 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1887, when it ranked #733 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #7,491, with 14 babies.
Origin:Spanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 27 | 37,422 girls |
| 1890s | 22 | 45,893 girls |
| 1900s | 9.7 | 103,413 girls |
| 1910s | 12 | 85,985 girls |
| 1920s | 5.7 | 176,056 girls |
| 1930s | 3.1 | 318,471 girls |
| 1940s | 1.5 | 684,932 girls |
| 1950s | 3.1 | 321,543 girls |
| 1960s | 3.6 | 274,725 girls |
| 1970s | 2.3 | 429,185 girls |
| 1980s | 1.6 | 606,061 girls |
| 1990s | 3.3 | 303,951 girls |
| 2000s | 5.3 | 186,916 girls |
| 2010s | 9.8 | 101,937 girls |
| 2020s | 10 | 96,463 girls |
More Spanish girl names
- Girl name: Sofia · wisdom
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Maya · illusion
- Girl name: Liliana · lily
- Girl name: Lucia · light
- Unisex name: Jade · jade gemstone
- Girl name: Gabriella · God is my strength
- Girl name: Catalina · possibly pure
Questions about the name Mora
What does the name Mora mean?
Mora means “blackberry” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Mora?
Mora has Spanish roots in our records. Other Spanish names include Sofia, Camila, Maya.
Is Mora a boy or girl name?
Mora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Mora?
Mora ranked #7,491 for US girls in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1887 (#733).