Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Chicora

Chicora was a legendary Native American kingdom or tribe sought during the 16th century by various European explorers in present-day South Carolina. The legend originated after Spanish slave traders captured a Native American they called Francisco de Chicora in 1521; afterward, they came to treat Francisco's home country as a land of abundant wealth and natural resources.

Current Rank
#13,441
Peak Rank
#13,441 (1993)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1993
First Year
1993
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#13441
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chicora

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Chicora was a legendary Native American kingdom or tribe sought during the 16th century by various European explorers in present-day South Carolina. The legend originated after Spanish slave traders captured a Native American they called Francisco de Chicora in 1521; afterward, they came to treat Francisco's home country as a land of abundant wealth and natural resources.

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Origin & history
In 1521, Spanish slavers Pedro de Quexo and Francisco Gordillo embarked on an expedition from the Caribbean to the little-explored mainland of what is now the Southeastern United States . On June 24, they sighted what is thought to be the area around the mouth of the Santee River ; they named their discovery the Land of St. John the Baptist . For the next 22 days they explored the river and nearby Winyah Bay and made contact with the locals, including, they claimed, a town or people called Chicora. Ultimately, the slavers compelled around 60 Natives to board their ships and then sailed off wit

The Story of Chicora

Chicora first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1993, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 5 Chicoras were born — ranking #13,441 that year. As of 2026, Chicora ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Chicoras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Chicora

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chicora is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicora

What does the name Chicora mean?
Chicora was a legendary Native American kingdom or tribe sought during the 16th century by various European explorers in present-day South Carolina. The legend originated after Spanish slave traders captured a Native American they called Francisco de Chicora in 1521; afterward, they came to treat Francisco's home country as a land of abundant wealth and natural resources.
How popular is Chicora in 2026?
In 2026, Chicora ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Chicora most popular?
Chicora reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #13,441 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Chicora a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Chicora is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Chicora?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chicora include Illah, Elaheh, Raelina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Chicora

Chicora is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Chicora's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #13,441. Use the chart and map above to compare Chicora's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.