Sora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sora has Japanese origins, meaning 'sky'. It has evolved from its traditional usage in the Japanese language to become popular in various cultures. The traits associated with the name include freedom and creativity. There is no biblical relevance to this name.
The name Sora is most popular in New Jersey, 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, Sora has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8997th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2926th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8110th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6576th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4073rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2443rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sora"
Pronunciation
/ˈsoʊrə/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Sora means 'sky' in Japanese, derived from the word 'sora' (空). It is often associated with a sense of freedom and openness.
Meaning
sky
Language Evolution
Sora (Japanese), Sora (Modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name Sora has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in Japan and among anime and gaming communities worldwide, due to its positive connotations and aesthetic appeal.
Variants & Derivatives
Sōra, Sorae
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sora is perceived as a modern, trendy name associated with youthfulness and creativity, often linked to characters in popular culture.
Famous People
Sora Amamiya (Japanese voice actress), Sora Matsumiya (Japanese singer)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sora"
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 "Sora"
"Sora" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 8997th of 24088 | 104 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2926th of 23106 | 496 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8110th of 19264 | 73 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6576th of 27321 | 187 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4073rd of 35406 | 546 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2443rd of 30306 | 893 |
Regional Popularity of "Sora" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
40.04% 2513th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Sora" 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) |
- |
69.28% 2413th/3483 |
- | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
50.79% 2273rd/4475 |
- | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
40.94% 2114th/5164 |
92.86% 6791st/7313 |
47.85% 3571st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
78.26% 3118th/3984 |
37.33% 1675th/4487 |
49.50% 3377th/6822 |
32.82% 2060th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sora" 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.