Zorah
- US rank
- #3,342
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,583 in 1896
46 babies were named Zorah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,111 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1896–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Zorah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 34,965 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zorah, 46 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zorah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZorah first shows up in US birth records in 1896, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 129 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1896, when it reached #1,583.
- TrendZorah has climbed 1,111 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,342. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Zorah
Zorah is a girl name of Slavic origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-rah”. US birth records list Zorah for girls from 1896 to 2025, in 28 of those 130 years. Its best year was 1896, when it ranked #1,583 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,342, with 46 babies.
Origin:Slavic names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 5.3 | 190,476 girls |
| 1910s | 1.1 | 925,926 girls |
| 1990s | 0.4 | 2,564,103 girls |
| 2000s | 5.8 | 173,010 girls |
| 2010s | 9.3 | 107,643 girls |
| 2020s | 25 | 40,323 girls |
Other spellings of Zorah
More Slavic girl names
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Natalie · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Natalia · Christmas Day
- Girl name: Vera · faith
- Girl name: Daniela · God is my judge
- Girl name: Gabriela · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Marley · pleasant wood
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
Questions about the name Zorah
What is the origin of the name Zorah?
Zorah has Slavic roots in our records. Other Slavic names include Valentina, Natalie, Natalia.
Is Zorah a boy or girl name?
Zorah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zorah?
Zorah ranked #3,342 for US girls in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 1896 (#1,583).