Flora
Flora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈflɔːɹə/
Meaning and origin of Flora
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Flōra (Roman goddess of flowers).
How popular is Flora?
Since 1880, 70,971 girls and 172 boys in the U.S. have been named Flora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #68 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #916 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #607 for girls, with 483 babies given the name.
Names similar to Flora
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Sibling name ideas for Flora
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Flora FAQ
What does the name Flora mean?
A female given name from Latin. From Latin Flōra (Roman goddess of flowers).
What is the origin of the name Flora?
Flora is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Flora?
Since 1880, 70,971 girls and 172 boys in the U.S. have been named Flora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #68 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #916 in 1904. In 2025 it ranked #607 for girls, with 483 babies given the name.
Is Flora a boy or girl name?
Flora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 70,971 girls and 172 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.