Sora

An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysJapaneseRising fast Also a pet name
#1972 109in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Alternative form of Soram (“surname of Meitei origin”).

Sora is a girl's and boy's baby name of Japanese origin, from the Japanese word sora (空), meaning 'sky.' It is a poetic nature name deeply rooted in Japanese culture, evoking openness, freedom, and limitless possibility.

In the West, Sora gained visibility through the beloved video game character in the Kingdom Hearts series. As a given name, it has a serene beauty — simple, clean, and carrying the expansiveness of the sky itself.

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Popularity Over Time

Sora climbed 2296 spots in the last 20 years — from #4268 to #1972.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Sora
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s465
2010s601
2000s327
1990s147
1980s98
1970s61

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 19722024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Sora
YearBirthsRank
2024100#1972
2023108#1863
202292#2101
202183#2248
202082#2214
201977#2350
201878#2360
201766#2657
201649#3316
201553#3172
201469#2579
201336#4148
201252#3203
201152#3218
201069#2638
200935#4358
200839#4077
200738#4120
200642#3727
200536#4022

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Sora as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Sora has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 600 births since 2004.

#2300
Current rank
600
Total births
2022
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Sora be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Sora is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1972. As a boy's name, it ranks #2300.

Sora has two lives

Sora, the baby name
#1972girls
1,699 babies
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Sora, the pet name
#1730pet name
59 pets
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19722024) · Methodology