Girl · #13,584 in 2026

Dorsa

Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on.

Current Rank
#13,584
Peak Rank
#12,429 (2009)
Total Babies
78
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2004
First Year
2022
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#12429
Peak Rank
78
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dorsa

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

Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on.

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The Story of Dorsa

Dorsa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2004, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 8 Dorsas were born — ranking #12,429 that year. As of 2026, Dorsa ranks #13,584 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 78 Dorsas 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 Dorsa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dorsa 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 Dorsa

What does the name Dorsa mean?
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or Greek roots, describe something in its standard anatomical position. This position provides a definition of what is at the front ("anterior"), behind ("posterior") and so on.
How popular is Dorsa in 2026?
In 2026, Dorsa ranks #13,584 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Dorsa most popular?
Dorsa reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #12,429 that year with 8 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Dorsa most popular?
Dorsa has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Dorsa.
Is Dorsa a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dorsa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dorsa?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dorsa include Hanae, Danalyn, Magic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Dorsa

Dorsa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 78 births in the dataset. Dorsa's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #12,429. Use the chart and map above to compare Dorsa'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.