Girl · #13,831 in 2026

Cimora

Cimora is a Peruvian term used to describe a brew with hallucinogenic properties made from the “San Pedro” cacti and other plants such as chamico in South America, used traditionally for shamanic purposes and healing in Peru and Bolivia. The name is also used to describe a number of both hallucinogenic and non-hallucinogenic plants in the region, some of which are used in traditional medicines.

Current Rank
#13,831
Peak Rank
#13,831 (2008)
Total Babies
7
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2008
First Year
2008
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#13831
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Cimora

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

Cimora is a Peruvian term used to describe a brew with hallucinogenic properties made from the “San Pedro” cacti and other plants such as chamico in South America, used traditionally for shamanic purposes and healing in Peru and Bolivia. The name is also used to describe a number of both hallucinogenic and non-hallucinogenic plants in the region, some of which are used in traditional medicines.

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Origin & history
A healers mesa, with objects of power that are said to be instrumental in the healing process as they represent both sides, light and dark, good and evil. Cimora has been used extensively throughout history, with historical references to the San Pedro Cactus in early Chavín culture dating as far back as 200 BC. In fact, Dobkin De Rios argues that the use of psychedelics such as cimora shaped these people and their religion, which has in turn shaped the importance of cimora in modern day ritualistic healing. The Spanish colonisation of South America involved the widespread suppression of local

The Story of Cimora

Cimora first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2008, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 7 Cimoras were born — ranking #13,831 that year. As of 2026, Cimora ranks #13,831 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Cimoras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Cimora

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cimora

What does the name Cimora mean?
Cimora is a Peruvian term used to describe a brew with hallucinogenic properties made from the “San Pedro” cacti and other plants such as chamico in South America, used traditionally for shamanic purposes and healing in Peru and Bolivia. The name is also used to describe a number of both hallucinogenic and non-hallucinogenic plants in the region, some of which are used in traditional medicines.
How popular is Cimora in 2026?
In 2026, Cimora ranks #13,831 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Cimora most popular?
Cimora reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #13,831 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Cimora a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Cimora is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Cimora?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Cimora include Leilia, Darelyn, Jayann. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Cimora

Cimora is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2008 and has accumulated 7 births in the dataset. Cimora's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #13,831. Use the chart and map above to compare Cimora'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.