Tzipora
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "bird".
Name Census estimates that about 1,251 living Americans carry the first name Tzipora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tzipora today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tzipora births was 2024 (55 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tzipora. 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
1.3K
~ 1 in 273,984 Americans
Peak year
2024
55 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,004
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Tzipora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tzipora from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 376 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Tzipora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tzipora 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 Tzipora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tziporas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tzipora
The name Tzipora has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "tzippor," meaning "bird." The name's earliest recorded use can be traced to the Biblical Book of Exodus, where it is mentioned as the name of Moses' wife.
One of the most famous historical figures bearing the name Tzipora is the aforementioned wife of Moses in the Hebrew Bible. She is described as a Midianite woman who assisted Moses in his journey and played a significant role in his life as a prophet and leader of the Israelites.
In the 12th century, Tzipora was the name of a prominent Jewish scholar and poet from Andalusia, Spain. She was known for her contributions to Hebrew literature and her expertise in Jewish law and theology.
During the 16th century, Tzipora was the name of a notable Jewish mystic and kabbalist from Safed, Palestine. She was renowned for her spiritual insights and her teachings on the Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism.
In the 19th century, Tzipora was the name of a renowned Hebrew educator and author from Lithuania. She played a crucial role in establishing modern Hebrew education and promoting the revival of the Hebrew language.
Another notable figure named Tzipora was a pioneering Israeli businesswoman and philanthropist who lived in the 20th century. She was instrumental in supporting various charitable causes and played a significant role in the development of the Israeli economy.
The name Tzipora has maintained its cultural and historical significance within the Jewish community, often associated with strong and influential women throughout history. Its connection to the Biblical figure and its meaning related to birds have contributed to its enduring appeal and symbolic resonance.
People
Tzipora + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Tzipora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tzipora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tzipora 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 273,984 US residents.
Is Tzipora a common name?
We classify Tzipora as "Rare". It ranks above 91.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,278 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tzipora most popular?
The single biggest year for Tzipora was 2024, when 55 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tzipora is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tzipora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tzipora 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.
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.