Sora
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.
Is Sora popular?
Rising Sora has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 342 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 258 | |
| 2000s | 63 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sora mean?
Sora means “sky” in Japanese.
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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.
Is Sora a popular name right now?
Sora has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
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.
What names are similar to Sora?
Names similar to Sora include Kaito, Tatsuo, Kenta, Takeshi, Haru.
What names go well with Sora?
Japanese names that pair well with Sora include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.