Everything about the name ORA

Meaning, origin, history

Ora is a name of Hebrew origin and it means "light". It has been used throughout history and there are several notable figures named Ora. The name Ora is mentioned in the Old Testament of the Bible as one of the wives of King David's son Absalom. In more recent times, Ora Edeen Cohen was an Israeli poet known for her powerful and evocative poetry about love, loss, and the human experience. Despite its biblical roots, Ora has not traditionally been a very common name in many cultures outside of Israel. However, it is still considered to be a beautiful and meaningful name that carries with it a sense of warmth and illumination, much like the light it signifies.

See also

Jewish

Popularity of the name ORA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Ora has been quite popular in the United States over the years, with a total of 5,610 babies being named Ora since 1880. The peak of popularity for the name Ora was during the early 20th century, specifically between 1914 and 1922, when there were over 100 births each year.

In fact, 1915 was the year with the highest number of babies named Ora, with a total of 134 newborns sharing this name. This trend continued throughout most of the 1910s and early 1920s, with over 100 births per year until it started to decline in the mid-1920s.

However, even after its peak popularity, Ora remained a relatively common name throughout the 20th century. Between the 1930s and the 1950s, there were consistently around 50 births per year with this name.

It is interesting to note that the popularity of the name Ora seemed to have a brief resurgence in recent years, with a total of 10 babies named Ora being born in 2019. This suggests that while it may not be as popular as it once was, the name Ora continues to hold some appeal for parents in the United States.

Overall, these statistics show that the name Ora has had a long and varied history of popularity in the United States, with several periods of high popularity and consistent usage throughout the years.

Variations of the Name ORA

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