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Sora Unisex

Popularity: #850 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationSOH-rah / ˈsoːɹə

Japanese; 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

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.

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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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 16
30%
TX 10
19%
NY 9
17%
NJ 7
13%
OH 6
11%
FL 5
9%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19726
19735
19745
19758
19768
197711
19786
197912
198012
198110
19828
198310
198411
19859
198611
19877
19887
198913
19909
199123
199216
199317
19948
199511
199617
199711
199823
199912
200023
200126
200222
200333
200433
200536
200642
200738
200839
200935
201069
201152
201252
201336
201469
201553
201649
201766
201878
201977
202082
202183
202292
2023108
2024100