Girl · #16,416 in 2026

Faora

Faora is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Superman. The character was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan, and first appeared in Action Comics #471. Most commonly, Faora is an ally and sometimes the wife or lover of Superman's Kryptonian nemesis General Zod.

Current Rank
#16,416
Peak Rank
#16,416 (2015)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2015
First Year
2015
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#16416
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Faora

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

Faora is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Superman. The character was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan, and first appeared in Action Comics #471. Most commonly, Faora is an ally and sometimes the wife or lover of Superman's Kryptonian nemesis General Zod.

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The Story of Faora

Faora first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2015, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 5 Faoras were born — ranking #16,416 that year. As of 2026, Faora ranks #16,416 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Faoras 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 Faora

Phonetically similar names — useful when Faora 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 Faora

What does the name Faora mean?
Faora is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in association with Superman. The character was created by Cary Bates and Curt Swan, and first appeared in Action Comics #471. Most commonly, Faora is an ally and sometimes the wife or lover of Superman's Kryptonian nemesis General Zod.
How popular is Faora in 2026?
In 2026, Faora ranks #16,416 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Faora most popular?
Faora reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #16,416 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Faora a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Faora is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Faora?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Faora include Aaleena, Aalena, Aalieyah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Faora

Faora is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2015 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Faora's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #16,416. Use the chart and map above to compare Faora'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.