Leora Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Leora means 'light for me' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Leora
Leora is a Hebrew name meaning 'light for me'. It is derived from the Hebrew word for 'light', and the suffix 'orah' which means 'for me'. The name carries the connotation of being a guiding light or a source of enlightenment. Leora is also seen as a modern variant of the name Liora, which has a similar meaning.
Popularity of the Name Leora
The popularity for the name Leora peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 255 births, which ranked number 805 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Leora had the most female births in 1921 with 255, which ranked number 426 out of 5,870 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1917 with 6, which ranked number 3,545 out of 4,602 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Leora has increased sharply over the last ten years from 71 births to 110 births, an increase of 54.93%. Among females, Leora has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 71 births to 110 births, an increase of 54.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Leora
- 20 Year Trend of Leora: 144.44%
- 10 Year Trend of Leora: 54.93%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Leora: 54.93%
Popularity of Leora by State
Among females, Leora was most popular in Northeastern states with 18 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 18 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Leora. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1463 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1214 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1436 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 850 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1417 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2642 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Leora
- Total Births of Leora: 115 (4.48%)
- Female Births of Leora: 115 (4.48%)
Given the upward trend of Leora over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.48% increase in total births, for a total of 115 births in 2024. For Females, births for Leora have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 115 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.48%.