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Sora

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Pronounced SOR-uh /ˈsɔr.ə/Medium

Meaning: SkyMedium

In 30 seconds: Sora is a Japanese girl's name meaning 'sky'.
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Origin MediumJapanese
MeaningSky
U.S. rank (2025)#1959 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319722025

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

In Japanese, Sora means 'sky', a clear nature meaning that needs little explanation. It is used in Japan and recognized internationally, carried by figures such as voice actress Sora Tokui and singer Sora Amamiya. The two open vowels give it a smooth, balanced sound.

Sora's meaning of 'sky' lends it an airy, open quality. Its simple sound travels easily beyond Japanese, which has helped it find a wider audience.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Sora is 'sky', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Sora — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Sora Tokui (1989–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Sora Amamiya (1993–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Sora…

Sky— Carries the same meaning as Sora in English, an open-air nature name.
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sora mean?

Sora is usually explained as meaning 'sky' and is most often linked with Japanese tradition.

How do you pronounce Sora?

It's commonly said SOR-uh /so̞.ɾä/.

Is Sora a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Sora is used as a girl name.

How popular is Sora?

In 2024, Sora ranked #1972 in the U.S. for girls, with 100 births recorded.

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