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Liora

/ lee-OR-ah /
Girl hebrew 3 syllables
Meaning
Liora means my light (hebrew).
Gender
Girl
Origin
hebrew
Pronunciation
lee-OR-ah
Popularity
#900 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Liora in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Liora first appears in US records in 1982. It peaked in 2025, when 295 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 295.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Liora popular?

Near its peak Liora is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Liora, by decade
2020s 749
2010s 589
2000s 237
1990s 79
1980s 29

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Liora mean?

Modern Hebrew, the feminine of Lior: li 'for me / my' + or 'light,' hence 'my light' or 'light for me.' A coined given name rather than a biblical one, built transparently from everyday Hebrew words.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Liora mean?

Liora means my light. Modern Hebrew, the feminine of Lior: li 'for me / my' + or 'light,' hence 'my light' or 'light for me.' A coined given name rather than a biblical one, built transparently from everyday Hebrew words.

What is the origin of the name Liora?

Liora is of hebrew origin.

How do you pronounce Liora?

Liora is pronounced “lee-OR-ah.”

Is Liora a boy or a girl name?

Liora is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Liora a popular name right now?

Liora is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Liora?

In 2025, Liora ranked #900 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Liora most popular?

Liora was most popular in 2025, when about 295 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Liora?

Names similar to Liora include Malka, Dinah, Yael, Shira, Hana.

What names go well with Liora?

hebrew names that pair well with Liora include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.