Sora Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationSOH-rah / ˈsoːɹəJapanese; Korean
Meaning
Japanese: sky; Korean: dawn
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, Sora is often associated with nature and the sky, symbolizing freedom and vastness. It is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. In Korea, the name is less common but carries a poetic connotation related to the beginning of a new day.
Trend Summary
Sora has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sorah
International Variants
- Sora (Japanese); Sora (Korean)
Famous people named Sora
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Fictional characters named Sora
Sora (Kingdom Hearts) is the main protagonist of the video game series, known for his adventures across various Disney worlds.
Sora (Digimon) is a character in the Digimon franchise, serving as a partner to the Digimon Biyomon.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sora was first seen in the United States in 1972. Sora has ranked as high as #1268 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, California, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Sora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sora (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 16 | |
| TX | 10 | |
| NY | 9 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| FL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 23 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 33 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 36 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 35 |
| 2010 | 69 |
| 2011 | 52 |
| 2012 | 52 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 53 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 77 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 92 |
| 2023 | 108 |
| 2024 | 100 |