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Bora

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOR-ah /ˈbɔr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Turkish bora, 'a storm; a strong wind; a squall' (also a Korean girls' name, 'purple'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A storm; a strong wind: Bora is Turkish 'a storm'. Crisp, strong, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'BOR-ah').
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Origin LowTurkish
MeaningFrom Turkish bora, 'a storm; a strong wind; a squall' (also a Korean girls' name, 'purple'); used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5891 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 422

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519812025

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 from Turkish bora, 'a storm; a strong wind; a squall' (it is also a Korean girls' name, 'purple'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, strong name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'BOR-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish families. Rare for boys, a-storm-and-a-strong-wind at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Bora means 'a storm; a strong wind; a squall' in Turkish (and is a Korean girls' name meaning 'purple') — a crisp, strong name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BOR-ah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Bora — unisex; routes layered

Variations

Borah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bora mean?

Bora is Turkish for 'a storm; a strong wind'; it is used for both sexes.

How do you pronounce Bora?

It's said BOR-ah /ˈbɔr.ɑ/ — 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 boy's name.

How popular is Bora?

Bora is a rare name in the U.S.

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