UK girl's name
Zorka
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "dawn" or "morning star".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Zorka is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Zorka popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4763, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2016 to 2016. 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.
Zorka is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Zorka. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Zorka ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Zorka.
- • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Zorka as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4763
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
4
2026
Meaning
What does Zorka mean?
The given name Zorka has its origins in Slavic languages, specifically in the Bulgarian and Serbian languages. It is derived from the Slavic word "zora," which translates to "dawn" or "daybreak." The name is believed to have been in use since the early medieval period, particularly among the Slavic peoples of the Balkans and Eastern Europe.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zorka can be found in the 14th century Bulgarian folklore and literature. It was a popular name among Bulgarian noble families during that time. The name also appeared in Serbian historical records from the 15th century, indicating its widespread use in the region.
In terms of historical figures bearing the name Zorka, one notable example is Zorka Kalinova (1904-1945), a Bulgarian communist activist and participant in the partisan resistance against Nazi occupation during World War II. Another prominent figure was Zorka Srebrica (1806-1853), a Serbian educator and writer who played a significant role in the promotion of education for women in the 19th century.
Zorka Spasić (1917-1997) was a renowned Serbian actress and theater director, known for her performances in numerous plays and films. She was awarded the prestigious "Dobrica's Ring" award for her contributions to Yugoslav theater.
In the field of literature, Zorka Kvarić (1914-1998) was a notable Croatian writer and poet, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetic collections, such as "Pjesme" (Poems) and "Govorim tiho" (I Speak Softly), received critical acclaim.
Another notable figure was Zorka Đinđić (1931-2009), a Serbian academic and the wife of the late Prime Minister of Serbia, Zoran Đinđić. She was an active advocate for human rights and played a significant role in the democratic movements in Serbia during the late 20th century.
While the name Zorka has its roots in Slavic cultures, it has also been adopted and used in various other cultures and communities around the world, albeit with varying degrees of popularity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Zorka by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Zorka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4763 | 4 | 1 |
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FAQ
Zorka: questions and answers
How popular is the name Zorka in the UK right now?
In 2016, Zorka was ranked #4763 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Zorka most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Zorka in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Zorka?
A feminine name of Slavic origin meaning "dawn" or "morning star".
How many people are called Zorka in the UK?
A total of 4 babies have been registered as Zorka across the 1 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.