Zipporah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zipporah means "bird" in Hebrew and symbolizes freedom and beauty.
Meaning of the Name Zipporah
Zipporah is a Hebrew name derived from the Hebrew word "tsippor" which means "bird". In the Bible, Zipporah was the wife of Moses and the mother of their two sons. The name carries the symbolism of freedom and beauty, as birds are often associated with these qualities. Zipporah's story emphasizes her strength, independence, and resilience in navigating difficult situations.
Popularity of the Name Zipporah
The popularity for the name Zipporah peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 86 births, which ranked number 3,952 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Zipporah had the most female births in 2018 with 86, which ranked number 2,179 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zipporah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 61 births to 76 births, an increase of 24.59%. Among females, Zipporah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 61 births to 76 births, an increase of 24.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zipporah
- 20 Year Trend of Zipporah: 13.43%
- 10 Year Trend of Zipporah: 24.59%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zipporah: 24.59%
Popularity of Zipporah by State
Among females, Zipporah was most popular in Western states with 8 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 8 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zipporah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 2367 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zipporah
- Total Births of Zipporah: 78 (2.22%)
- Female Births of Zipporah: 78 (2.22%)
Given the upward trend of Zipporah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.22% increase in total births, for a total of 78 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zipporah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 78 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.22%.