Ora
Ora is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
To pray or light.
Origin and history
Ora is a historic name derived either from the Latin 'orare', meaning 'to pray', or the Hebrew 'ora', meaning 'light'. Although historically given to both males and females in the United States, its usage peaked in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now rare for boys.
Popularity in the United States
5,616 babies in the United States have been named Ora since 1880. It ranks #1620 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- IN (22.6 %)
- KY (19.6 %)
- OH (14.7 %)
- MO (11.6 %)
- IL (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 620 |
| 1890-1900 | 436 |
| 1900-1910 | 380 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,048 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,194 |
| 1930-1940 | 693 |
| 1940-1950 | 471 |
| 1950-1960 | 303 |
| 1960-1970 | 185 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 90 |
| 1990-2000 | 23 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Ora
- Ora Washington: Athlete, Tennis Player
Fun facts
- Ora was considerably more popular as a male name in the late 19th century in the United States than it is today.
- The name functions both as a Latin-derived name meaning prayer and a Hebrew name meaning light.