Bora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Bora is a Turkish name that means storm or north wind, originating from the Turkish language. It evolved from older Turkic forms and is associated with nature's power. The name is not found in biblical texts. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively in modern contexts. Notable individuals with this name contribute to its recognition.
The name Bora is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Bora has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Bora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6860th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6327th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6847th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21628th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19262nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 8892nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Bora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Bora"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɔːrə/
Origin
Turkish
Etymology
The name Bora is derived from the Turkish word for 'storm' or 'hurricane'. It is also associated with the north wind in some cultures.
Meaning
storm, hurricane, north wind
Language Evolution
Bora (Turkish), Bora (Old Turkic), Bora (Proto-Turkic)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Turkey and among Turkic peoples, especially in the 20th century as modern names began to reflect natural elements.
Variants & Derivatives
Boran, Boraç, Borya
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary times, Bora is often seen as a strong and dynamic name, evoking the power of nature. It has gained recognition in various cultures outside Turkey.
Famous People
Bora Aksu - Turkish fashion designer, Bora Korkmaz - Turkish basketball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Bora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Bora"
"Bora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6860th of 16616 | 81 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6327th of 24088 | 184 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6847th of 23106 | 142 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 21628th of 27321 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 19262nd of 35406 | 44 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 8892nd of 30306 | 142 |
Regional Popularity of "Bora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
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Regional Popularity of "Bora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
71.72% 3218th/4487 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Bora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Bora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.