Devora
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Devora is a Hebrew name meaning “bee”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Devora
Devora is a classic name of Hebrew origin, meaning "bee." This name carries significant historical and religious weight, as it is the original Hebrew form of the biblical name Deborah. In the Old Testament, Deborah was a prophetess and judge who bravely led the Israelites to victory against their oppressors, making her a powerful symbol of strength, wisdom, and leadership.
Meaning Comments
- Chaosfever06: I like "-vora" but I don't like that it sounds a lot like devour.
- P0k3r_r4nge: It’s a nice name.
Gender Usage of the Name Devora
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Devora 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 Devora
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
Devora is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 62K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 598K births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 154K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 130M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Devora ranked #2,778 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,821 in 2024 — an improvement of 43 places. Devora shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,756 in 1978. Its lowest recorded position was #5,675 in 1988. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -220 places (from #2,558 to #2,778).
Characteristics of the Name Devora
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-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
Devora presents a three-syllable composition with a prominent second-syllable stress, lending it an authoritative tone. It is historically linked to the biblical prophetess Deborah, providing a foundation of antiquity and leadership. These factors combine to create a Strong & Powerful and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Devora
Middle names used with DevoraMethodology
Devora is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Devora Ann · Devora Hairston · Devora Jenee · Devora Susana · Devora VinesView all 19 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for DevoraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Devora is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Devora Moore · Devora Mills · Devora Marsh · Devora Marks · Devora Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Devora
Sound Like Devora Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Devorah · Devoiry · Devory · View all 12 names
Spelled Like Devora Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Devona
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Dorothy · Donna · Deborah · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Devora 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: Jennifer · Barbara · Margaret · View all Top 100 names
More Info
How to Spell Devora in ASL
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Comments on the name Devora
3 comments
Gre52agr6e2g
I've seen the name "Dovie" in the Submitted Names Database, which is used as a nickname for Deborah. I think it could definitely work for Devora as well.
Sh_skiller3
I've heard Devora pronounced (by English speakers) like "Devra," so the pronunciation seems to follow the same rules as Deborah / Debra.
Maxwell2009
Means "(he, she, it) devours" in Spanish.