boy name · Japanese origin
Sora
/ SOH-rah /
Meaning
Sora means Sky (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
SOH-rah
Popularity
#2250 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Sora in the US, 1880–2025
Sora first appears in US records in 2004. It peaked in 2022, when 77 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 63.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Sora mean?
Sora means “sky” in Japanese.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sora mean?
Sora means Sky. Sora means “sky” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Sora?
Sora is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Sora?
Sora is pronounced “SOH-rah.”
Is Sora a boy or a girl name?
Sora is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Sora?
In 2025, Sora ranked #2250 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sora most popular?
Sora was most popular in 2022, when about 77 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.