UK girl's name
Evora
A feminine name of Portuguese origin meaning "a fruit bearing plant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Evora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Evora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 5 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2021 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Evora. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Evora ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 5 girls were registered as Evora.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Evora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
5 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Evora mean?
The name Evora is believed to have originated from the Portuguese language, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Roman era. The name is derived from the Latin word "ebora," which referred to a type of plant or tree, possibly the cork oak. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with nature and fertility in its earliest origins.
During the Roman period, the name Evora was given to a town in the present-day Alentejo region of Portugal, known as Évora. This town was an important Roman settlement and played a significant role in the region's history. The name Evora may have been inspired by the town's name, which in turn was derived from the Latin word "ebora."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Evora can be found in the writings of the Roman philosopher Seneca, who lived from around 4 BC to 65 AD. In his work "Naturales Quaestiones," Seneca mentions the town of Évora, indicating that the name was in use during that time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Evora. One such person was Evora, a 5th-century princess of the Visigothic Kingdom in Iberia. She was the daughter of King Theodoric I and played a role in the political affairs of the kingdom.
Another historical figure with the name Evora was Evora Nery (1805-1874), a Brazilian writer and educator. She was a pioneer in promoting women's education in Brazil and founded one of the country's first schools for girls.
In the realm of music, Evora Eshe (born in 1977) is a prominent American singer and songwriter. She is known for her powerful vocals and her fusion of various genres, including soul, R&B, and alternative rock.
Evora Lolesio (born in 1988) is a Samoan rugby union player who has represented Samoa at the international level. He has played in several Rugby World Cup tournaments and is considered one of the finest players from Samoa.
Evora Sorohan (born in 1990) is a Ukrainian artist and painter. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and exhibitions around the world, and she is known for her unique style that blends elements of surrealism and symbolism.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Evora over time
The chart below shows babies named Evora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2021 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Evora, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Evora by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Evora was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4335 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Evora
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Evora: questions and answers
How popular is the name Evora in the UK right now?
In 2023, Evora was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Evora most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 5 babies registered as Evora in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Evora?
A feminine name of Portuguese origin meaning "a fruit bearing plant".
How many people are called Evora in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Evora across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.