Adora
A girl's name of Latin origin with 2,295 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Adora has 2,295 recorded U.S. births across 108+ years, peaking at 106 in 2021. It occupies the space between “never heard of it” and “everyone has one in their class” — a name that feels personal without being obscure.
In the most recent SSA release, Adora ranks #2426 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Adora is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, from adorare meaning 'to adore,' 'to worship,' or 'to honor.' The name gained major pop culture traction through the character Adora / She-Ra in the Netflix animated series She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, making it a name with a powerful warrior-princess energy.
EtymologyShow more
Adora first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1916. Its appearance in the 1910s coincides with waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and the early decades of American popular culture — all of which introduced and popularized new names.
Its Latin classification suggests a path from latin linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Adora climbed 839 spots in the last 20 years — from #3265 to #2426.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 439 | #2158 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 546 | #3181 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 448 | #3403 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 278 | #3967 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 200 | #4849 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 91 | #5591 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 83 | #4654 | — |
| 1950s | 90 | #4162 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 19 | #4465 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 48 | #3383 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 29 | #4467 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 24 | #4179 | — |
The Story of Adora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Adora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Adora are most likely born between 2011 and 2024.
How rare is Adora?
Only about 1 in every 48,649 babies born in 2024 was named Adora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1916, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 546 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Adora by the numbers
- Would fill 48 school buses
- Meeting one Adora per day would take 6.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(91 years, 1916–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74 | #2426 |
| 2023 | 85 | #2208 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2250 |
| 2021 | 106 | #1871 |
| 2020 | 91 | #2033 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2482 |
| 2018 | 75 | #2403 |
| 2017 | 84 | #2237 |
| 2016 | 54 | #3060 |
| 2015 | 37 | #3991 |
| 2014 | 52 | #3136 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3316 |
| 2012 | 38 | #3989 |
| 2011 | 41 | #3726 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3470 |
| 2009 | 36 | #4197 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3645 |
| 2007 | 57 | #3049 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3176 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3877 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1916–2024