Wild olives or from the city of Zamora
A Spanish surname-turned-given name, it most likely refers to the city of Zamora in Spain. The etymology is debated, potentially stemming from the Arabic 'Samurah' meaning wild olive tree or the Roman 'Ocellum Duri'.
Less common today
Zamora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,609 in 2025.
A character in the video game series · The Legend of Zelda
Stage name of American sideshow performer Tim Cridland
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
