Emma Girl
EH-muh
“whole, universal” · Germanic
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Devorah
GirlHebrew· “bee”
- Meaning
- bee
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- deh-VOR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,354
- US babies 2025
- 163
- Best rank
- #1,354 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Devorah
Devorah is a Hebrew name that means “bee”.
Devorah is the Hebrew form of Deborah, from the word for bee. In the Book of Judges, Deborah is a prophetess and judge of Israel who leads the people to victory, and the Song of Deborah is among the oldest passages in the Hebrew Bible. The name is used widely in Jewish families, and the v spelling reflects modern Hebrew pronunciation. It has a strong, dignified character and a sweet meaning connected to industry and community. Devi and Dvora make traditional nicknames.
Popularity over time
Devorah first appears in US Social Security records in 1941. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,354, and its highest count, 163 babies. Use has grown 75% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,142 in 1950, #2,398 in 1980, #2,218 in 2000, #2,080 in 2010, and #1,354 in 2025. Of the 4,789 US girls named Devorah since records began, 23% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 915 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Scotlyn, Ema, Avaya, Marbella, and Sidra.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Devorah ranked highest in New York and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #188 | 88 |
| New Jersey | #197 | 43 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Devorah is usually pronounced deh-VOR-uh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with D and ends in “-ah”.
Middle names for Devorah
A few middle names that flow with Devorah: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Devorah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Devorah mean?
Devorah is a Hebrew name that means “bee”.
What is the origin of the name Devorah?
Devorah has Hebrew roots. Devorah is the Hebrew form of Deborah, from the word for bee.
Is Devorah a popular name?
Not especially. Devorah ranked #1,354 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Devorah a boy or girl name?
Devorah is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Devorah?
Devorah is usually pronounced deh-VOR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings