Leora
Leora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Leora
- A female given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Possibly a variant of the modern Israeli name transliterated as Liora, from Hebrew, ליאורה "my light", or an American contraction of Leonora.
How popular is Leora?
Since 1880, 12,119 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Leora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #301 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3793 in 1917. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Leora
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Leora
Sister and brother names that share Leora's Hebrew roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Leora FAQ
What does the name Leora mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. Possibly a variant of the modern Israeli name transliterated as Liora, from Hebrew, ליאורה "my light", or an American contraction of Leonora.
What is the origin of the name Leora?
Leora is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Leora?
Since 1880, 12,119 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Leora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #301 in 1880. Its highest rank for boys was #3793 in 1917. In 2025, 163 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Leora a boy or girl name?
Leora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 12,119 girls and 6 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.