Of the sea; gift; Dorian woman
Doria is a feminine name with multiple possible roots. It is often considered a feminine form of Dorian, referring to the ancient Greek tribe, or a variant of the Greek name Doris, meaning 'of the sea'. In some contexts, it is associated with the Hebrew 'dor' meaning 'generation' or the Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift'.
Less common today
Doria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,656 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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