Ora

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Stephanie Graham

Ora is a simple and old-fashioned baby name. It dates back to Old Testament Hebrew and Latin cultures despite the almost English sound. As of 2021, Ora is relatively rare and on the top 6,800 list.

Meaning and Origin of the name Ora:

Ora is a girl's name of Latin and Hebrew origins meaning “to pray” or “light.”

Ora has two origin stories. First, it could be a Latin option, coming from the word oro, which means “to pray” in English. In Hebrew, Ora is the feminine version of Or. Or is an ancient Hebrew baby name. It translates to “light” in English. Ora did not become popular in America until the nineteenth century.

Symbolism of the name Ora:

The baby name Ora has two different meanings depending on its culture of origin. In Latin, it comes from the word “oro.” “Oro” means “to pray.” In Hebrew, Ora translates to “light.”

Nicknames for the name Ora:

Ora is a sweet girl's name that is very short. Nicknames are usually shorter versions of the given name. Since Ora is so short, there are only a few shorter options. There are other nicknames for Ora that are longer. All of the nicknames in the list below are cute for your baby girl.

Or
Ray
Rara
O
Ory
Orrie
Oreo

Style of the name Ora:

Traditional or classical

Gender of the name Ora:

Ora is a vintage-sounding name for your daughter.

Pronunciation of the name Ora:

OAR-uh

Number of syllables in the name Ora:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Ora:

Ora feels unique and old-fashioned. It is a simple and sweet baby name.

Alternative spellings for the name Ora:

Orah
Oara
Oarah

Popularity of the name Ora:

Ora was on the Social Security Popularity Index until 1962 when it was number 984. This baby name was on the top 100 list from 1900 to 1914, ranking highest in 1901 at 127. As of 2021, Ora is a top 6,800 option at rank 6,758.