Debora
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Debora is a Hebrew name meaning “bee”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Debora
Debora is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning bee. The name finds its foundational significance in the Hebrew Bible, where Deborah serves as a prominent judge and prophetess who led the Israelites in their liberation. This historical figure solidified the name's role as a symbol of wisdom and leadership within both Jewish and Christian (Biblical) traditions.
Meaning Comments
- Urdadsthong: Much better than Deborah.
- Bp_hfsn2b5b7: Looks better without the "H". I also like Debra.
Gender Usage of the Name Debora
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Debora is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Debora
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Debora is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United Kingdom.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 63K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 4.8K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 68K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.06M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Debora ranked #2,064 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #538 in 2024 — a drop of 1,526 places. Debora shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #166 in 1957. Its lowest recorded position was #4,310 in 2007. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 452 places (from #2,516 to #2,064).
Name StyleMethodology
Debora is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 71% of available years and remains active today, averaging 390 births per year after a historical peak in 1957.Characteristics of the Name Debora
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- D — Girl Names Starting with D
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Debora consists of two syllables and a stressed-unstressed pattern that gives the name a firm and concise quality. The name is anchored in culture by the Biblical Judge Deborah, a figure of long-standing historical significance. This combination of brevity and ancient reference creates an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Debora
Middle names used with DeboraMethodology
Debora is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Debora Ann · Debora Lynn · Debora Jean · Debora Kay · Debora SueView all 326 girl middle names.
- Total 456 middle names used with Debora
- 26 boy middle names used with Debora
- 92 unisex middle names used with Debora
Middle name suggestions for DeboraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Debora is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Debora Moore · Debora Mills · Debora Marsh · Debora Marks · Debora Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Debora
Sound Like Debora Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Deborah · Debra · Deborrah · View all 17 names
Spelled Like Debora Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Debhora · Deborah · Deborra · View all 13 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Debora Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Debora”
Dictionary Meaning of "Debora"Methodology
Deborah (a judge of Israel)
a female given name, variant of Déborah
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How to Spell Debora in ASL
- D
- e
- b
- o
- r
- a
Comments on the name Debora
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Dont_bic_me
Also used in the Czech Republic.
Buck_effect
Debora is also the Dutch and German form of Deborah. [noted -ed]
Dineshthink
CBS News reporter Debora Patta.
Advicenators
Debora Šijački is a Serbian computational cosmologist whose research involves computational methods for simulating the formation and development of the structures in the universe including galaxies, galaxy clusters, and dark matter, including collaborations in the Illustris project. Originally from Serbia, she was educated in Italy and Germany, and works in the UK as a professor at the University of Cambridge and deputy director of the Kavli Institute for Cosmology.
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Debora Cahn is an American writer and producer of television and film. She was a writer and executive producer on the Showtime series Homeland for its final two seasons (2018–2020). She was also a writer and consulting producer on FX's Fosse/Verdon (2019), for which she won a Writers Guild of America award for Best Adapted Long Form Television.