Bora

Bora is a girl's name of Turkish origin meaning “snow and north wind.” In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Bora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“snow and north wind”

About the name Bora

Bora belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “snow and north wind” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Bora first appears in Social Security records in 1989. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5985 in 2021, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 199 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Bora in US records

First recorded (US)
1989
Best US rank
#5985 in 2021
Peak year
2021
Babies named Bora in 2024
10
Total since 1880
199

Bora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2004
Best rank
#2325 in 2022
Babies named Bora in 2025
7
Total since 1996
80

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Bora mean?

Bora means “snow and north wind” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Bora a boy or girl name?

Bora is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Bora?

Bora comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Bora?

Bora first appears in US records in 1989. Its best-ever ranking was #5985 in 2021, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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