Bora
Pronunciation: [ b-AWR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bora first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 407 babies have been named Bora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bora is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,098 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,098
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Bora
Bora is a boy name .
Is Bora a boy or girl name? Bora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,098 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #11,081. Bora is more commonly used as a boy name.
Bora is currently ranked #7,098 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Bora include Boris, Boruch . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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