Emora
A feminine name of uncertain origin and meaning, possibly from a Hebrew root meaning "bundle".
Name Census estimates that about 101 living Americans carry the first name Emora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emora today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emora births was 2022 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
101
~ 1 in 3,393,607 Americans
Peak year
2022
17 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,700
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Emora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emora from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 69 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Emora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emora
The name Emora is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, one of the earliest known civilizations in the world, dating back to around 4500-4000 BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian word "emeru," which means "to glow" or "to shine." This suggests that the name Emora was initially associated with concepts of radiance, brightness, and beauty.
In the ancient Sumerian culture, names often held symbolic significance, and it is possible that Emora was given to individuals who were considered to possess a certain luminous quality, either physically or in terms of their personality or character. However, there are no known records or texts from the Sumerian era that specifically mention the name Emora.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Emora can be traced back to the 12th century AD. One notable figure was Emora of Aquitaine (c. 1150-1215), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts, known for her support of troubadours and her influence in the cultural and literary circles of her time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Emora was Emora de Castilla (c. 1280-1348), a Spanish mystic and religious writer who authored several works on spirituality and mysticism. Her writings were influential in the development of Christian mystical thought during the Middle Ages.
In the 16th century, Emora Andriana (c. 1510-1580) was a renowned Italian painter and sculptor from the Renaissance period. She is remembered for her skillful portraiture and her contributions to the artistic traditions of her time.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Emora Delacroix (1725-1789) was a French philosopher and writer who played a significant role in the Enlightenment movement. Her works explored themes of reason, liberty, and the pursuit of knowledge, reflecting the intellectual currents of the era.
In more recent history, Emora Kapoor (1920-2005) was an Indian social activist and philanthropist who dedicated her life to improving the lives of underprivileged communities, particularly in the areas of education and women's empowerment.
While the name Emora has been relatively uncommon throughout history, these examples demonstrate that it has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and fields, each leaving their mark in their respective eras and societies.
People
Emora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,393,607 US residents.
Is Emora a common name?
We classify Emora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 102 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emora most popular?
The single biggest year for Emora was 2022, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emora is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Emora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Emora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Emora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Emora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Emora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Emora?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.