Zipporah
z(i)-ppo-rah
US Popularity:4657
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Bird
Zipporah, a Hebrew girl’s name, appears in the Christian Old Testament and Hebrew Bible as the wife of Moses. It's a variation of the names Zippora and Tzipporah and means "bird," so it's perfect for a little one with a free spirit. With this name, baby can feel confident enough to shoot for the skies while still feeling grounded in their faith and beliefs.
How Popular Is The Name Zipporah?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Zipporah is currently #3007 on The Bump
Girl:Zipporah is currently #2039 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Zipporah is currently #4657 in U.S. births
Girl:Zipporah is currently #2637 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2637
in 2023
- 279
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Zipporah, January 2019
Name Doctor, Zipporah
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 320
Abarim Publications, Zipporah meaning, June 2024
Jewish Women's Archive, Zipporah Bible, February 2009
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