Ora
Peaked at #104 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ora has been recorded 87% of the time for girls and 13% of the time for boys.
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Ora — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#104
in 1881
Current rank
#3474
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Ora reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #104 nationally with 191 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #5133 (2014) to #3474 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Ora ranks #3474 nationally for girls, with 45 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #3,474 | 45 |
| 2023 | #3,567 | 44 |
| 2022 | #3,751 | 41 |
| 2021 | #3,859 | 39 |
| 2020 | #4,140 | 34 |
| 2019 | #3,895 | 38 |
| 2018 | #3,655 | 42 |
| 2017 | #5,146 | 26 |
Ora — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#184
in 1883
Current rank
#13661
in 2024
Years tracked
122
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Ora reached its peak popularity for boys in 1883, ranking #184 nationally with 65 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 13 years of data, its rank has slipped from #10482 (2011) to #13661 (2024) — a 23% drop.
As of 2024, Ora ranks #13661 nationally for boys, with 5 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #13,661 | 5 |
| 2019 | #8,049 | 10 |
| 2016 | #13,661 | 5 |
| 2015 | #13,519 | 5 |
| 2011 | #10,482 | 7 |
| 2005 | #11,099 | 6 |
| 2001 | #10,190 | 6 |
| 2000 | #11,675 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — includes both girls' and boys' names.
Common Questions
When was Ora most popular?
Ora was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #104 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ora becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ora?
At least 44,852 babies have been recorded with the name Ora in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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