Ora
Ora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ora
- A diminutive of the female given name Aurelia, from Latin, variant of Aura. Mainly used in the U.S.A. in the latter half of the 19th century.
Etymology
(given name): First appeared in the 19th century when similar sounding names like Cora, Dora and Nora were in fashion. Possibly shortened from Aurelia, sometimes spelled Ora Lee, or, Aura Lea, in the American civil war song. * (Italian commune): Borrowed from Italian Ora
How popular is Ora?
Since 1880, 39,278 girls and 5,616 boys in the U.S. have been named Ora (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #184 in 1883. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Ora
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Ora FAQ
What does the name Ora mean?
A diminutive of the female given name Aurelia, from Latin, variant of Aura. Mainly used in the U.S.A. in the latter half of the 19th century. (given name): First appeared in the 19th century when similar sounding names like Cora, Dora and Nora were in fashion. Possibly shortened from Aurelia, sometimes spelled Ora Lee, or, Aura Lea, in the American civil war song. * (Italian commune): Borrowed from Italian Ora
How popular is the name Ora?
Since 1880, 39,278 girls and 5,616 boys in the U.S. have been named Ora (87% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #184 in 1883. In 2025, 40 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ora a boy or girl name?
Ora is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (39,278 girls and 5,616 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.