Ora Gaskins

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ora Gaskins — English
42K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ora Gaskins is a name that combines English origins. The first name Ora is a feminine given name of English origin. Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W. The surname Gaskins: Alyia Gaskins, American public health professional, urban planner, and politician Donald Henry Gaskins (1933-1991), American cannibalistic serial killer, rapist, and thief Eric Gaskins (born 1958), American fashion designer Nettrice Gaskins (born 1970), American digital artist Peadar Gaskins, Irish football player Trevor Gaskins (born 1989), Panamaian basketball player Ora is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 42K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ora reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ora

English

Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W.

Surname: Gaskins

Irish

Alyia Gaskins, American public health professional, urban planner, and politician Donald Henry Gaskins (1933-1991), American cannibalistic serial killer, rapist, and thief Eric Gaskins (born 1958), American fashion designer Nettrice Gaskins (born 1970), American digital artist Peadar Gaskins, Irish football player Trevor Gaskins (born 1989), Panamaian basketball player

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ora is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ora by decade, based on birth registration data:

1900s
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1930s
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Notable People Named Ora Gaskins

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ora Gaskins:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ora?
The first name Ora originates from English. Ora is the given name of: Ora Alexander (fl. early 1930s), American classic female blues singer Ora Anlen (1944–2022), Israeli Paralympic athlete in various sports Ora Carew (1893–1955), American silent film actress Ora Collard (1902–1961), American businessman and politician Ora Graves (1896–1961), US Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Ora Haibe (1887–1970), American race car driver Ora Kedem (1924–2026), Austrian-born Israeli chemist and academic Ora Larthard (1889–1974), American cellist Ora Lassila, Finnish computer scientist Ora McMurry, United States Army Air Service pilot during W.
When was Ora most popular?
The name Ora reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gaskins?
The surname Gaskins originates from Irish. Alyia Gaskins, American public health professional, urban planner, and politician Donald Henry Gaskins (1933-1991), American cannibalistic serial killer, rapist, and thief Eric Gaskins (born 1958), American fashion designer Nettrice Gaskins (born 1970), American digital artist Peadar Gaskins, Irish football player Trevor Gaskins (born 1989), Panamaian basketball player
What are the origins of the name Ora Gaskins?
The name Ora Gaskins combines two different traditions: the first name Ora has English roots, while the surname Gaskins originates from Irish.
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