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Boran

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Pronounced boh-RAHN /boʊˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish/Kurdish boran, 'a storm; a tempest; a snowstorm'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A storm; a tempest: Boran is Turkish/Kurdish. Bold, modern, and warm (said 'boh-RAHN').

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Origin LowTurkish, Kurdish

MeaningFrom the Turkish/Kurdish boran, 'a storm; a tempest; a snowstorm'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8375 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Boran comes from the Turkish/Kurdish boran, 'a storm; a tempest; a snowstorm' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, modern name (said 'boh-RAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Kurdish families. Rare, a-storm at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Boran means 'a storm; a tempest; a snowstorm' in Turkish/Kurdish — a bold, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'boh-RAHN').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Boran — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Boran mean?

Boran is Turkish/Kurdish for 'a storm; a tempest; a snowstorm'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Boran?

It's said boh-RAHN /boʊˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Boran a boy or girl name?

Boran is a boy's name.

How popular is Boran?

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