Sora
Every Sora since 1972 — 2,462 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sora
Sora is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,959 in 2025 with 99 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 2,462 American babies have been named Sora — about 73% girls and 27% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 169 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 99 | #1,959 | 63 | #2,250 |
| 2024 | 100 | #1,979 | 62 | #2,310 |
| 2023 | 108 | #1,864 | 56 | #2,433 |
| 2022 | 92 | #2,102 | 77 | #1,995 |
| 2021 | 83 | #2,249 | 51 | #2,584 |
| 2020 | 82 | #2,214 | 33 | #3,408 |
| 2019 | 77 | #2,350 | 39 | #3,096 |
| 2018 | 78 | #2,360 | 40 | #2,987 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,657 | 38 | #3,116 |
| 2016 | 49 | #3,317 | 24 | #4,303 |
| 2015 | 53 | #3,173 | 32 | #3,503 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,579 | 25 | #4,116 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,148 | 19 | #4,952 |
| 2012 | 53 | #3,162 | 16 | #5,688 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,218 | 8 | #9,476 |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,638 | 17 | #5,440 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4,359 | 14 | #6,381 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,077 | 12 | #7,121 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,120 | 12 | #7,017 |
| 2006 | 42 | #3,727 | 12 | #6,847 |
| 2005 | 36 | #4,022 | 8 | #8,975 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,268 | 5 | #12,961 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,102 | — | — |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,423 | — | — |
| 2001 | 26 | #4,671 | — | — |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,133 | — | — |
| 1995 | 11 | #8,015 | — | — |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,152 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,480 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,863 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,054 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sora
- Sora Amamiya Singer · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sora in 2025?
Sora ranked #1,959 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 99 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sora?
2,462 babies have been named Sora in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sora most popular?
Sora peaked in 2022, when 169 newborns received the name.
Is Sora a boy or girl name?
Sora is used for both: about 73% of babies named Sora have been girls and 27% boys.
Is the name Sora rising or falling?
Sora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sora?
Well-known people named Sora include Sora Amamiya (singer).