Evora
A girl's name of Latin origin with 312 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Évora (a city and municipality, the capital of modern Évora district, Alentejo region, Portugal)
Evora is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, the name of a historic Portuguese city — Évora — whose name dates to Roman times, possibly derived from the Celtic or Iberian pre-Roman name Ebura, meaning 'yew tree.' The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ancient Roman temple and medieval architecture.
Évora Cesária, the legendary Cape Verdean singer known as the 'Barefoot Diva,' gave the name extraordinary musical prestige. With 312 recorded U.S. births, Evora carries both Iberian architectural grandeur and world music soulfulness.
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Evora is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Evora has been recorded as a girl's name since 1909, with 312 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Evora has 42+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1909.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 51 | #9897 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 37 | #14962 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 8 | #4998 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 16 | #4211 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 22 | #4272 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 62 | #3987 | — |
| 1920s | 66 | #3965 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 45 | #3346 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #2325 | — |
The Story of Evora
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1921, Evora is a name steeped in history. Girls named Evora are most likely born between 1911 and 1931.
How rare is Evora?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Evora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1909, peaked in the 1920s with 66 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Evora by the numbers
- Would fill 7 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(42 years, 1909–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9747 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8622 |
| 2022 | 10 | #9917 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8640 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12558 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14344 |
| 2018 | 8 | #11758 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13160 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17300 |
| 2012 | 6 | #15570 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17641 |
| 1962 | 8 | #4998 |
| 1952 | 9 | #3909 |
| 1951 | 7 | #4512 |
| 1949 | 5 | #5496 |
| 1948 | 7 | #4320 |
| 1944 | 10 | #3000 |
| 1939 | 7 | #3556 |
| 1938 | 5 | #4546 |
| 1937 | 6 | #3955 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1909–2024