Lora
Lora: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Lora
- A female given name from Latin, an alternative spelling of Laura.
How popular is Lora?
Since 1880, 52,235 girls and 249 boys in the U.S. have been named Lora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #718 in 1887. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Lora
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Lora
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Lora FAQ
What does the name Lora mean?
A female given name from Latin, an alternative spelling of Laura.
What is the origin of the name Lora?
Lora is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Lora?
Since 1880, 52,235 girls and 249 boys in the U.S. have been named Lora (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #169 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #718 in 1887. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Lora a boy or girl name?
Lora is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 52,235 girls and 249 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.