At a glance
- In short
- Debara is a Hebrew name meaning "bee." It's a unique and charming choice for parents seeking a feminine and strong name.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1974 (#6,900)
- Babies in 1974
- 7 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #1,738 in 1956
- First recorded
- 1947
Meaning of Debara
Debara is a female name with origins in Hebrew. It is a variation of the name Debora, which means "bee" in Hebrew. The name Debara is a unique and charming choice for parents looking for a name that is both feminine and strong. In terms of pronunciation, Debara is pronounced the same in both British English (/dɪˈbɑːrə/) and American English (/dɪˈbɑrə/).
When looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, it appears that the popularity of the name Debara peaked in the 1960s and 1970s. During these years, it ranked within the top 10,000 names. However, its usage has declined since then. While it may not be as common today, choosing the name Debara for your baby girl will give her a unique and memorable identity.
How to pronounce Debara
English
- Pronounced dih-BAR-uh /dɪˈbɑrə/
Popularity of Debara in the U.S.
Debara was last recorded in the U.S. in 1974, ranked #6,900 with 7 babies. It peaked at #1,738 in 1956. It first appears in the records in 1947.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1947–1974 24 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7 | 6,900 | back (not recorded in 1971–1973) |
| 1970 | 5 | 7,995 | back (not recorded in 1969) |
| 1968 | 5 | 7,016 | ▼ 2,963 |
| 1967 | 11 | 4,053 | ▲ 440 |
| 1966 | 9 | 4,493 | ▲ 338 |
| 1965 | 8 | 4,831 | ▼ 476 |
| 1964 | 10 | 4,355 | ▲ 184 |
| 1963 | 9 | 4,539 | ▼ 1,378 |
| 1962 | 16 | 3,161 | ▼ 101 |
| 1961 | 17 | 3,060 | ▲ 628 |
| 1960 | 12 | 3,688 | ▲ 139 |
| 1959 | 11 | 3,827 | ▼ 1,072 |
| 1958 | 18 | 2,755 | ▲ 554 |
| 1957 | 13 | 3,309 | ▼ 1,571 |
| 1956 | 37 | 1,738 | ▲ 897 |
| 1955 | 18 | 2,635 | ▼ 340 |
| 1954 | 22 | 2,295 | ▼ 461 |
| 1953 | 30 | 1,834 | ▲ 292 |
| 1952 | 23 | 2,126 | ▲ 568 |
| 1951 | 15 | 2,694 | ▲ 729 |
| 1950 | 10 | 3,423 | ▼ 424 |
| 1949 | 12 | 2,999 | ▲ 1,206 |
| 1948 | 7 | 4,205 | ▼ 499 |
| 1947 | 9 | 3,706 | new |