Girl · #15,243 in 2026

Dvorah

According to the Book of Judges, Deborah was a prophetess of Judaism, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Many scholars contend that the phrase, "a woman of Lappidoth", as translated from biblical Hebrew in Judges 4:4 denotes her marital status as the wife of Lapidoth.

Current Rank
#15,243
Peak Rank
#10,685 (2017)
Total Babies
25
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#10685
Peak Rank
25
Total Count
4
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Dvorah

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

According to the Book of Judges, Deborah was a prophetess of Judaism, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Many scholars contend that the phrase, "a woman of Lappidoth", as translated from biblical Hebrew in Judges 4:4 denotes her marital status as the wife of Lapidoth.

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The Story of Dvorah

Dvorah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 9 Dvorahs were born — ranking #10,685 that year. As of 2026, Dvorah ranks #15,243 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 25 Dvorahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Dvorah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Dvorah 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 Dvorah

What does the name Dvorah mean?
According to the Book of Judges, Deborah was a prophetess of Judaism, the fourth Judge of pre-monarchic Israel and the only female judge mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. Many scholars contend that the phrase, "a woman of Lappidoth", as translated from biblical Hebrew in Judges 4:4 denotes her marital status as the wife of Lapidoth.
How popular is Dvorah in 2026?
In 2026, Dvorah ranks #15,243 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Dvorah most popular?
Dvorah reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #10,685 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Dvorah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Dvorah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Dvorah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Dvorah include Alder, King, Wilmary. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Dvorah

Dvorah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 25 births in the dataset. Dvorah's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #10,685. Use the chart and map above to compare Dvorah'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.