Dolora
About Dolora
Dolora is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from "dolor" meaning "sorrow" or "pain." Despite this etymology, the name has transformed into a melodic, romantic-sounding choice with a vintage appeal. Dolora can be seen as a variation of Dolores, which gained popularity through devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows (Maria de los Dolores) in Catholic traditions. The name has a flowing, musical quality with its three syllables and soft consonants. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Dolora peaked in usage during the early 20th century. The name carries a bittersweet beauty and might appeal to parents drawn to names with emotional depth and a slightly antiquated, romantic quality.
Pronounced doh-LOR-uh.
As of October 2026, Dolora ranked #6044 in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #2451 in 1917.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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