Leora Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationlee-OR-ah / liˈɔːrə

Hebrew; Greek

Meaning

Hebrew: light; Greek: myrrh

Historical & Cultural Background

Leora is primarily of Hebrew origin, meaning 'light' or 'my light'. It is often used in Jewish communities and has gained popularity in various cultures. The name has also been associated with Greek origins, where it can mean 'myrrh'. Its usage as a boy's name is less common, as it is more frequently given to girls.

Trend Summary

Leora has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Similar Names

LioraLeonaEloraMiraNoraZora

Variants

  • Leorah
  • Leora

International Variants

  • Leora (Hebrew)
  • Leora (Greek)

Famous people named Leora

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Fictional characters named Leora

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Sibling Suggestions

LeoLiamLaraLilaLoren

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Leora was first seen in the United States in 1917. Leora has ranked as high as #846 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Leora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Leora

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19176