The nameLaora

Laora is a recent girl's name, close to Laura, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.

Meaning

Like Laura, it is linked to the Latin laurus, "laurel".

Origin

A modern creation, based on Laura.

History

First given in France in the mid 1980s, Laora peaked in the early 2010s, then declined.

Popularity of the name Laora

Laora in France

4970thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2012peak year (60 births)
975babies named Laora in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Laora was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 420 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Laora. Its rise began around 1993, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Laora in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Laora mean?

Like Laura, it is linked to the Latin laurus, "laurel".

What is the origin of the name Laora?

A modern creation, based on Laura.

Is Laora a girl's or a boy's name?

Laora is a girl's name.