Bora
- Meaning
- Storm, snow, or purple, depending on language
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What does Bora mean?
Bora means “Storm, snow, or purple, depending on language”.
Bora is a short name with several independent language histories. In Turkish it means storm or squall; in Albanian it comes from borë, meaning snow. Korean Bora, written 보라, means purple. These meanings belong to different languages, so they should be understood as separate naming choices rather than a combined translation.
That range makes a family’s own connection especially important. The Albanian form can carry a wintry nature meaning, the Turkish form a weather association, and the Korean form a color meaning. The same Roman letters do not guarantee the same pronunciation or traditional usage in each setting. Choosing the language background first helps preserve the intended meaning, while the compact spelling gives all three traditions a recognizable shared appearance in English.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Bora yet.
How popular is Bora?
United States · 2025Explore how often Bora is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #5,891 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Bora
- 15 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 25.0% More than 2024
Bora over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #5,891 | 15 |
| 2025 | Girls | #7,555 | 14 |
| 2024 | Boys | #6,892 | 12 |
| 2024 | Girls | #9,041 | 11 |
| 2023 | Boys | #6,952 | 12 |
| 2023 | Girls | #7,312 | 15 |
| 2022 | Boys | #8,411 | 9 |
| 2022 | Girls | #6,028 | 20 |
| 2021 | Girls | #5,988 | 20 |
| 2020 | Boys | #7,103 | 11 |
| 2020 | Girls | #10,397 | 9 |
| 2019 | Boys | #4,987 | 19 |
| 2019 | Girls | #7,418 | 15 |
| 2018 | Boys | #6,392 | 13 |
| 2018 | Girls | #11,588 | 8 |
| 2017 | Boys | #5,838 | 15 |
| 2017 | Girls | #16,291 | 5 |
| 2016 | Boys | #5,350 | 17 |
| 2016 | Girls | #7,661 | 15 |
| 2015 | Boys | #6,723 | 12 |
| 2015 | Girls | #9,043 | 12 |
| 2014 | Boys | #7,619 | 10 |
| 2014 | Girls | #13,303 | 7 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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- Sea
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- Varies by hanja; can mean talented or handsome
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