Dorah
Girl nameDorah has been given to 23 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It peaked in 2022.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
23
Peak year
2022 (10 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1923
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Dorah — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Dorah.
Sibling name ideas for Dorah
Same era and popularity as Dorah, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Dorah?
Dorah has been given to 23 babies in the U.S. since 1923. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Dorah peak?
Dorah peaked in 2022, when 10 babies were given the name.
Is Dorah a girl or boy name?
Dorah is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Dorah are girls).
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