Sorah

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Pronounced SOR-uh /ˈsɔːr.ə/Medium

Meaning: Sorah is most often read as a variant of Sarah — Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman' — sometimes reflecting the Ashkenazi pronunciation Sorah. It is separately a Korean girl's name (Sora), whose meaning depends on the characters used. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A softer Sarah: Sorah carries the Hebrew 'princess' (said 'SOR-uh'). It is also a Korean name, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, Korean

MeaningSorah is most often read as a variant of Sarah — Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman' — sometimes reflecting the Ashkenazi pronunciation Sorah. It is separately a Korean girl's name (Sora), whose meaning depends on the characters used. Routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#13252 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 200

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

Sorah is chiefly a form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess; noblewoman' and the name of the matriarch in Genesis; the o-spelling mirrors the Ashkenazi pronunciation still heard in Jewish communities. Separately, Sora/Sorah is a Korean girl's name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'SOR-uh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, soft, and heritage-linked.

Did you know? Sorah reflects the traditional Ashkenazi pronunciation of Sarah — the Hebrew name meaning 'princess' — and it doubles as a Korean girl's name, Sora. Routes uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Sorah — Ashkenazi form of Sarah 'princess'; Korean Sora; routes uncertain

Variations

SarahSoraSara

Nicknames

SoriRah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sorah mean?

Sorah is chiefly a form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess'; it is also a Korean girl's name. Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Sorah?

It's said SOR-uh /ˈsɔːr.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sorah a boy or girl name?

Sorah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Sorah?

Sorah is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.