Meaning and history
Mora has several unrelated uses. In Spanish, mora means “blackberry” and can inspire a nature name, while the word also historically referred to a Moorish woman. In Irish and Scottish contexts, Móra may be a form or pet name related to Mary or names meaning “great.” Mora is also a surname in several languages. A notable given-name bearer is Argentine dancer and choreographer Mora Godoy. Cultural context is essential before assigning meaning.
20062006: 13 births, rank #8,715
2007: 14 births, rank #8,520
2008: 9 births, rank #11,599
2009: 14 births, rank #8,454
2010: 16 births, rank #7,513
20112011: 14 births, rank #8,196
2012: 9 births, rank #11,257
2013: 11 births, rank #9,612
2014: 14 births, rank #8,053
2015: 21 births, rank #6,036
20162016: 20 births, rank #6,186
2017: 23 births, rank #5,517
2018: 19 births, rank #6,248
2019: 24 births, rank #5,306
2020: 15 births, rank #7,212
20212021: 23 births, rank #5,398
2022: 19 births, rank #6,229
2023: 17 births, rank #6,680
2024: 13 births, rank #7,967
20252025: 14 births, rank #7,491
Mora rose from #797 to #778 for girls between 1881 and 1887. That year also produced its highest recorded birth count, at 10.