"sky"
Origin: Japanese
Language: Japanese
Sora
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Meaning & Origin
"universe, cosmos"
Origin: Japanese alternative kanji
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The Story of Sora
Sora means sky in Japanese, evoking openness, freedom, and limitless possibility. It is a popular given name in Japan for both boys and girls. Outside Japan, Sora gained enormous visibility through the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise, where the protagonist Sora is the pure-hearted main character.
In Western countries, Sora gained recognition through the Kingdom Hearts video game series launched by Square Enix and Disney in 2002. The character Sora became beloved globally, introducing the name to millions of fans.
In Japan, sky names carry connotations of freedom and aspiration. The character for sky is deeply embedded in Japanese poetry and literature as a symbol of infinity and possibility.
Historical Record
Sora first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 600 babies have been named Sora in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sora is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #2,295 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Sora is the protagonist of the Kingdom Hearts game franchise, which has sold over 35 million copies worldwide
- In Japanese, Sora can be written with different kanji: sky, universe, or blue
Sora in Other Languages
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Suo La
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Sora (sky)
Popularity Over Time
#2,295
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,295
- Total SSA Count
- 62
- Cultural Origins
- Japanese American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sora
What does the name Sora mean?
"sky" (from Japanese). "universe, cosmos" (from Japanese alternative kanji). Sora means sky in Japanese, evoking openness, freedom, and limitless possibility. It is a popular given name in Japan for both boys and girls. Outside Japan, Sora gained enormous visibility through the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise, where the protagonist Sora is the pure-hearted main character.
What is the origin of the name Sora?
Sora has Japanese, Japanese alternative kanji, and American origins. In Japanese, it means "sky". In Japanese alternative kanji, it means "universe, cosmos".
Is Sora a boy or girl name?
Sora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2295. As a girl name, it is ranked #1968. Sora is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Sora?
Sora is currently ranked #2295 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Sora?
Popular middle name pairings include Sora James, Sora Reid, Sora Gray, Sora Kai, Sora River, and Sora Lee.
What are good sibling names for Sora?
Names that pair well with Sora as siblings include Rui, Hana, Kira, Lumi, Zara, and Milo.
How many syllables does Sora have?
Sora has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Sora a common or rare name?
Sora is an uncommon name, ranked #2295 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Sora
Sora is a boy name with Japanese and American origins . The name means "sky" in Japanese .
Is Sora a boy or girl name? Sora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,295 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,968. Sora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sora is currently ranked #2,295 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Sora has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Sora include Soren, Sorin, Sorren . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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