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Leora
OriginDiminutive of Eleanor, or Hebrew and Greek
Meaning"light"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#1356
2025 SSA
BoysUnranked
Below 5 births
About Leora
Somewhat dated Hebrew name that appears more modern when spelled Liora.
Leora is also given to boys.
Pronounced lee-OR-uh.
As of October 2026, Leora ranked #3793 for boys in US births in 1917 and #1356 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #301 for girls in 1880.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Boys #3,793
Girls #1,356
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,281 | 82 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #2,203 | 86 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,063 | 96 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #1,912 | 106 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #1,681 | 124 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,245 | 82 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #1,815 | 109 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #1,745 | 118 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #1,835 | 111 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #1,577 | 134 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #1,529 | 140 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #1,356 | 163 |
World rankings
Leora for girls
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Famous Leoras
- Leora DanaGirl
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- Leora KornfeldGirl
Canadian media personality
- Leora SpellmanGirl
American vaudeville
Leora in pop culture
- Leora TozerGirl
wife in "Arrowsmith"
- Leora WattsGirl
prostitute in "Wise Blood"
- Leora HaywardGirl
character on "All My Children"
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