The nameLiora

Liora is a luminous Hebrew name. It is rising fast in England and Wales.

Meaning

Liora means "my light" in Hebrew.

Origin

Hebrew.

History

In England and Wales Liora reached its best rank, 551st, in 2025. In the United States it reached 1638th in 2024.

Popularity of the name Liora

Liora in the United States

1634thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (126 births)
1,386babies named Liora in the United States since 1880
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Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Liora was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 589 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Liora. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Liora in the United States were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 90 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.

Liora in France

768thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (50 births)
865babies named Liora in France since 1900
02550 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Liora was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 285 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Liora. Its rise began around 1981, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Liora in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 29 births a year.

Sibling names for Liora

Names from the same generation as Liora, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Liora mean?

Liora means "my light" in Hebrew.

What is the origin of the name Liora?

Hebrew.

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

Liora is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Liora?

In 2024, Liora was the 1634th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 126 births.

What are good sibling names for Liora?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elyana, Salome, Hawa and Eleanore for a sister, Ilyas, Davi, Elyas and Mattias for a brother.