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UK girl's name

Rora

A Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse word "rór," meaning "calm" or "tranquil.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Rora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Rora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Rora is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Rora. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Rora ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 girls were registered as Rora.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Rora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2024

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Rora mean?

Rora is a ancient Sanskrit name that originated in India during the Vedic period, which spans from around 1500 BCE to 600 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Rora," which means "deer" or "antelope." This connection to nature and grace likely influenced its adoption as a given name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rora can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. The epic tells the story of a great war fought between the Pandava and Kaurava princes and features numerous characters with meaningful names, including Rora.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Rora. One such person was Rora Devi, a 16th-century Indian poet and composer who wrote devotional poetry in the Braj Bhasha language. Her works were widely celebrated and continue to be studied by scholars of Indian literature.

Another significant figure was Rora Singh, a 17th-century Rajput warrior and ruler of the princely state of Bikaner in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is remembered for his bravery and military prowess in defending his kingdom against invading forces.

In the 18th century, Rora Khatun was a prominent literary figure and poet in the Mughal court of Emperor Aurangzeb. Her poetry, written in Persian, explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, and was highly regarded by her contemporaries.

Moving into more recent history, Rora Rani was a 19th-century Indian princess and social reformer from the princely state of Jhansi. She played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education, and her legacy continues to inspire many in India today.

While the name Rora has its roots in ancient India, it has transcended geographical boundaries and cultural contexts, becoming a name appreciated for its beauty and meaning across various regions and communities throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Rora by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Rora was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5891 3 1

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FAQ

Rora: questions and answers

How popular is the name Rora in the UK right now?

In 2024, Rora was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Rora most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Rora in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Rora?

A Scandinavian feminine name derived from the Old Norse word "rór," meaning "calm" or "tranquil.".

How many people are called Rora in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Rora across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.