Gender-Neutral Name · Latin Origin
Ora
Considering Ora? It is a neutral name whose meaning is "Prayer, golden", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Top 1000 popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Orie.
Ora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Prayer, golden
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Ora to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Ora as O·R·A, with 3 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Ora is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Ora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Oraa, Orae, Oray, Or.
- Nicknames: Ora works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Ora with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Ora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Orie, Orrie, Oris, Orlin, Orson — full picks on the sibling names for Ora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Ora? Browse our names like Ora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Ora
What does the name Ora mean?
Ora means "Prayer, golden" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Ora?
Ora originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Ora?
Ora has 3 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Ora a boy's or girl's name?
Ora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Ora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Ora sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Ora?
Names that share Ora's sound and style include Orie, Orrie, Oris, Orlin, Orson.
What middle names pair well with Ora?
Good middle-name fits for Ora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Ora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Ora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Ora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ora share its rhythm without rhyming — Orie, Orrie, Oris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.