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Bora

♀ Girl

Pronounced BOH-rah /ˈboʊ.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously the Korean bora, 'purple/violet', and the Turkish bora, 'a storm; a strong wind'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Purple; a storm: Bora is Korean/Turkish. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'BOH-rah'). Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowKorean, Turkish
MeaningVariously the Korean bora, 'purple/violet', and the Turkish bora, 'a storm; a strong wind'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7555 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219892025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bora comes variously from the Korean bora, 'purple/violet', and the Turkish bora, 'a storm; a strong wind'; used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'BOH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Korean and Turkish families. Rare, purple-and-a-storm at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Bora is variously 'purple/violet' (Korean) and 'a storm; a strong wind' (Turkish) — a crisp, modern name used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BOH-rah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Bora — Korean/Turkish; unisex; routes layered

Variations

BorahBhora

Nicknames

Bo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bora mean?

Bora is variously Korean 'purple' and Turkish 'a storm'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Bora?

It's said BOH-rah /ˈboʊ.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bora a boy or girl name?

Bora is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bora?

Bora is a very rare name in the U.S.

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