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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 November 2026, Leora ranked #1356 for girls in US births in 2025 and #3793 for boys in US births in 1917 SSA, peaked at #301 for girls in 1880.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Girls #1,356
Boys #3,793
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,281 | 82 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #2,203 | 86 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #2,063 | 96 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #1,912 | 106 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #1,681 | 124 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #2,245 | 82 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #1,815 | 109 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #1,745 | 118 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #1,835 | 111 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,577 | 134 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,529 | 140 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,356 | 163 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Leora for girls
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- 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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Leora in blog posts
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