Devora Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Devora means 'bee' and symbolizes strength and leadership.
Meaning of the Name Devora
Devora is a Hebrew name meaning 'bee'. In Hebrew culture, bees are associated with industriousness and diligence. Devora is a biblical name, taken from the Book of Judges where Devora is a prophetess and the only female judge mentioned. This name symbolizes strength, leadership, and wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Devora
The popularity for the name Devora peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 77 births, which ranked number 4,339 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Devora had the most female births in 2022 with 77, which ranked number 2,372 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Devora has increased sharply over the last ten years from 55 births to 77 births, an increase of 40.00%. Among females, Devora has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 55 births to 77 births, an increase of 40.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Devora
- 20 Year Trend of Devora: 92.50%
- 10 Year Trend of Devora: 40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Devora: 40.00%
Popularity of Devora by State
Among females, Devora was most popular in Northeastern states with 66 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 35 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Devora. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 264 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 484 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Devora
- Total Births of Devora: 80 (3.42%)
- Female Births of Devora: 80 (3.42%)
Given the upward trend of Devora over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.42% increase in total births, for a total of 80 births in 2024. For Females, births for Devora have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 80 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%.