UK girl's name
Quorra
An invented name with no clear meaning of its own.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Quorra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Quorra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 4 births.
This profile covers 18 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2012 to 2022. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 18 living people in the UK are called Quorra. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Quorra ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 4 girls were registered as Quorra.
- • About 18 living people in the UK are estimated to have Quorra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2012
4 births
Estimated living
18
2026
Meaning
What does Quorra mean?
The name Quorra is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which flourished in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BCE to 2000 BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "qur," meaning "to shine" or "to radiate," and the suffix "-ra," which was a common ending for Sumerian names.
One of the earliest known references to the name Quorra can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian epic poem dating back to around 2100 BCE. In this epic, Quorra is mentioned as the name of a minor deity associated with the sun and light.
The name Quorra gained popularity among the Sumerians and later spread to other ancient civilizations in the region, such as the Akkadians and the Babylonians. It was often given to children as a symbol of hope, light, and radiance.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Quorra. One of the earliest recorded examples is Quorra of Ur, a Sumerian priestess who lived around 2500 BCE and was known for her wisdom and devotion to the gods.
Another notable Quorra was a Babylonian astronomer who lived around 700 BCE and made significant contributions to the study of the heavens. His observations and calculations helped shape the development of ancient astronomy.
In the 5th century BCE, Quorra was the name of a Persian warrior who served under King Darius I. He was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle, and his exploits were recorded in Persian historical texts.
During the Middle Ages, Quorra was the name of a renowned Islamic scholar and philosopher who lived in present-day Iran around 1100 CE. His works on theology, ethics, and metaphysics had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.
In more recent history, Quorra was the name of a 19th-century Mesopotamian archeologist who made significant discoveries related to the ancient Sumerian civilization. Her findings contributed greatly to our understanding of this ancient culture and its traditions.
While the name Quorra is not as common today as it once was, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia and the enduring influence of the Sumerian civilization on the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Quorra over time
The chart below shows babies named Quorra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Quorra, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quorra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Quorra 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 | #5669 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4995 | 15 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Quorra
- Quinn 2,139
- Queenie 298
- Queen 120
- Qirat 66
- Qamar 60
- Qudsia 48
- Quincy 47
- Qudsiyah 28
- Qaylah 24
- Quratulain 24
- Quiana 18
- Quin 16
FAQ
Quorra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Quorra in the UK right now?
In 2022, Quorra was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Quorra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 4 babies registered as Quorra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Quorra?
An invented name with no clear meaning of its own.
How many people are called Quorra in the UK?
A total of 18 babies have been registered as Quorra across the 5 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.