Leora
Meaningmy light · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,352
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #294 in 1880
163 babies were named Leora in the US in 2025. It has climbed 456 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Leora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,862 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Leora, 163 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Leora would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLeora has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Leoras, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #294. Today it's #1,352, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowLeora is 3.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 32,468 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 9,862.
- TrendLeora has climbed 456 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,352. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedLeora is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #470, followed by Minnesota (#659) and New York (#704). It's in the top 1,000 in 6 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Leora means “my light”.
About the name Leora
Leora is a girl name of English origin meaning “my light”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Leora for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #294 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,352, with 163 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 226 | 4,429 girls |
| 1890s | 237 | 4,213 girls |
| 1900s | 264 | 3,783 girls |
| 1910s | 234 | 4,282 girls |
| 1920s | 181 | 5,535 girls |
| 1930s | 122 | 8,177 girls |
| 1940s | 59 | 16,952 girls |
| 1950s | 34 | 29,446 girls |
| 1960s | 25 | 39,277 girls |
| 1970s | 22 | 46,404 girls |
| 1980s | 24 | 42,481 girls |
| 1990s | 21 | 47,438 girls |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,386 girls |
| 2010s | 49 | 20,255 girls |
| 2020s | 80 | 12,513 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.5 | 153,846 boys |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Leora
What does the name Leora mean?
Leora means “my light” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Leora?
Leora has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Leora a boy or girl name?
Leora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Leora?
Leora ranked #1,352 for US girls in 2025, given to 163 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#294).