Dera Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DEH-rah //ˈdɛrə//
Origin: Hebrew; African
Meaning: Hebrew: 'nurturing'; African: 'gift'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dera has roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from the Hebrew word "d'ror," which means "freedom" or "liberty." This Hebrew term made its way into various cultures and languages, influencing the development of similar names. In the context of English, Dera can be seen as a derivative or variant that reflects the broader tradition of names associated with positive attributes and virtues.
The transition from Hebrew to English often involved intermediary languages such as Greek and Latin, where the essence of the name was preserved in its meaning, though the exact phonetic form may have evolved. Historically, names with similar roots have appeared in various religious and cultural texts.
For instance, the concept of freedom is a significant theme in biblical literature, particularly in the context of the Exodus narrative, where liberation from bondage is a central motif. While Dera itself may not be directly referenced in major historical texts, the underlying themes of liberty and emancipation resonate through various interpretations of Hebrew names.
The name's significance can also be linked to the broader cultural movements that emphasize individual rights and personal freedom throughout history. Culturally, names like Dera carry symbolic weight, often associated with ideals of independence and strength.
In many traditions, names that signify freedom have been celebrated and passed down through generations, reflecting a society's values and aspirations. The name may also have diminutive forms or related variants in different cultures, which further enrich its historical narrative.
Overall, Dera embodies a legacy of meaning that transcends its linguistic origins, connecting to universal themes of liberty and personal empowerment.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dera was first seen in the United States in 1893.
Dera has ranked as high as #3528 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in Alabama, and Texas.
In the past 5 years the name Dera has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dera is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dera was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dera.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001 | 10 | 10 |
| 1999 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 | 7 |
| 1992 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 | 5 |
| 1989 | 8 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 | 7 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 15 | 15 |
| 1977 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 5 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 7 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1960 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 |
| 1958 | 11 | 11 |
| 1956 | 9 | 9 |
| 1955 | 6 | 6 |
| 1954 | 11 | 11 |
| 1952 | 8 | 8 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 7 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 5 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 | 8 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 |
| 1933 | 9 | 9 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 | 5 |
| 1928 | 10 | 10 |
| 1927 | 8 | 8 |
| 1926 | 12 | 12 |
| 1925 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 |
| 1921 | 12 | 12 |
| 1920 | 11 | 11 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 |
| 1918 | 9 | 9 |
| 1917 | 10 | 10 |
| 1916 | 11 | 11 |
| 1915 | 16 | 16 |
| 1914 | 8 | 8 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 |
| 1911 | 5 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Dera (1926)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 |