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Sora
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Pronounced SOR-uh /ΛsΙΛr.Ι/High
Meaning: skyMedium
In 30 seconds: Sora is a Japanese and Korean name meaning sky. A short two-syllable name made famous by the protagonist of the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise.
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Meaningsky
U.S. rank (2025)#2250 β Rising
2025 U.S. births63 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)β 663
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Sora is a Japanese name meaning sky (η©Ί). As a given name it gained wide recognition through the Kingdom Hearts video game protagonist.
Sora has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive name popular among anime and gaming fans.
Did you know? In the Kingdom Hearts video game series (2002β), Sora is the cheerful, determined hero who wields a Keyblade β making this name synonymous with friendship, light, and the courage to protect others.
Overall data confidence 82%
Behind the Name: Sora β name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database β U.S. popularity data
Variations
Sora
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
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Sora (fictional)Sora is the cheerful teenage protagonist of Disney and Square Enix's Kingdom Hearts video game series, introduced in the first game in 2002 as a Keyblade wielder.
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Frequently Asked
What does Sora mean?
Sora means sky.
How do you pronounce Sora?
Sora is pronounced SOR-uh (/ΛsΙΛr.Ι/), with 2 syllables.
Is Sora a boy's name?
Yes, Sora is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Sora?
Input sex M/boy; used as boy per spec. Japanese/Korean meaning well established.