Borna

♂ Boy

Pronounced BOR-nah /ˈbɔr.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Persian borna, 'young; youthful; in the prime of life' (also a Croatian name linked to Slavic 'battle'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Young; youthful: Borna is Persian 'young'. Crisp, fresh, and warm (said 'BOR-nah').

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Origin LowPersian

MeaningFrom Persian borna, 'young; youthful; in the prime of life' (also a Croatian name linked to Slavic 'battle'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7261 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 130

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

Borna comes from Persian borna, 'young; youthful; in the prime of life' (it is also a Croatian name, linked to Slavic 'battle'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, fresh name (said 'BOR-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Croatian families. Rare, young-and-youthful at the root, and fresh.

Did you know? Borna means 'young; youthful; in the prime of life' in Persian (and is also a Croatian name linked to Slavic 'battle') — a crisp, fresh name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'BOR-nah').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Borna — routes layered

Variations

Bornaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Borna mean?

Borna is Persian for 'young; youthful'; it is also a Croatian name, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Borna?

It's said BOR-nah /ˈbɔr.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Borna a boy or girl name?

Borna is a boy's name.

How popular is Borna?

Borna is a rare name in the U.S.