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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sorai — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sorah|Soraia
JapaneseGirl→ Stable

Sorai

soh-RY · 2 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17192 in 2020

Peak: #17192 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #17192 in 2020

Peak: #17192 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

This name has very limited recent SSA data.

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
JapaneseCelestialModern2-syllableKanji-basedUnisex-leaning-feminineRisingContemporaryEthereal aesthetic
Character
celestial graceboundless spiritartistic soulfree-flowing energy
STRONG
High confidence

Sorai is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Sorai at a Glance
Meaning:Sorai can mean 'sky' or 'heaven' depending on kanji selection (空来, 蒼来), conveying openness and ethereal beauty.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#17192 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
SorayaSaraiNoraiKoraiSurei
Similar Style
SakuraAkira◈Kaida◈Yuki◈Asahi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sorai
Hana◈Mika◈Yuki◈EmikoHarutoKaito
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sorai · Overview
Summary

Sorai is a Japanese girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Celestial · Meaningful character
Sorai carries a ethereal, soft, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
sorai.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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