Adoria
A girl's name of Latin origin with 116 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
alternative form of adōrea
Adoria is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, likely derived from the Latin adorare meaning 'to adore' or 'to worship.' It carries a devotional, reverent quality that was popular in early 20th century Catholic naming traditions.
The name has a flowing, three-syllable elegance that feels both antique and romantic. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a genuinely unusual name with classical roots and a beautiful sound.
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In the American context, Adoria is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1935–2023). Its Latin roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 116 total births, Adoria exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Adoria has 18+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1935.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 19 | #13253 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 12 | #14572 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 20 | #13743 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 44 | #10977 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #10390 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 5 | #6582 | — |
| 1950s | 5 | #5956 | — |
| 1930s | 5 | #4209 | — |
The Story of Adoria
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1992, Adoria is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Adoria are most likely born between 1982 and 2002.
How rare is Adoria?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Adoria is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1935, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 1990s with 44 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Adoria by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(18 years, 1935–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | #12198 |
| 2022 | 5 | #15338 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12223 |
| 2017 | 5 | #15960 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13183 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15446 |
| 2007 | 7 | #13959 |
| 2000 | 7 | #11823 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14437 |
| 1998 | 8 | #10138 |
| 1996 | 6 | #11823 |
| 1994 | 6 | #11792 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10606 |
| 1992 | 12 | #7063 |
| 1988 | 6 | #10390 |
| 1962 | 5 | #6582 |
| 1956 | 5 | #5956 |
| 1935 | 5 | #4209 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1935–2023