At a glance
- In short
- Signora is an elegant Italian name for a baby girl, meaning "madam" or "lady." With grace and sophistication, it's a unique choice.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1971 (#8,324)
- Babies in 1971
- 5 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #2,658 in 1916
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Signora
Signora is a beautiful and elegant name for a baby girl. It has Italian origins and is pronounced as see-NYOH-rah (/siˈnjoʊra/). Signora is the Italian word for "madam" or "lady," which adds a touch of sophistication to this name. It is also associated with grace, poise, and refinement. The variations of Signorina add even more charm to this name. In terms of popularity in the United States, Signora had a few occurrences in the mid-20th century but has become less common in recent years. However, its rarity makes it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a unique and distinctive name for their little girl.
How to pronounce Signora
Italian
- Pronounced see-NYOH-rah /siˈnjoʊra/
Popularity of Signora in the U.S.
Signora was last recorded in the U.S. in 1971, ranked #8,324 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,658 in 1916. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1971 14 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 | 8,324 | back (not recorded in 1959–1970) |
| 1958 | 5 | 6,103 | back (not recorded in 1952–1957) |
| 1951 | 5 | 5,414 | back (not recorded in 1932–1950) |
| 1931 | 5 | 4,331 | back (not recorded in 1929–1930) |
| 1928 | 6 | 4,195 | ▼ 320 |
| 1927 | 7 | 3,875 | back (not recorded in 1926) |
| 1925 | 6 | 4,426 | ▲ 635 |
| 1924 | 5 | 5,061 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 9 | 3,379 | back (not recorded in 1920–1921) |
| 1919 | 6 | 4,251 | ▼ 1,007 |
| 1918 | 9 | 3,244 | back (not recorded in 1917) |
| 1916 | 11 | 2,658 | back (not recorded in 1915) |
| 1914 | 6 | 3,188 | ▼ 1 |
| 1913 | 5 | 3,187 | new |
Notable people named Signora
- Signora Violante was a rope dancer, acrobat, comic actor and theatre company manager.