girl name · Latin origin
Flora
/ FLOR-ah /
Meaning
Flora means Flower (Latin).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Latin
Pronunciation
FLOR-ah
Popularity
#607 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Flora in the US, 1880–2025
Flora first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1920, when 1,566 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 483.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Flora mean?
Flora comes from the Latin for “flower”; she is the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flora mean?
Flora means Flower. Flora comes from the Latin for “flower”; she is the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.
What is the origin of the name Flora?
Flora is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Flora?
Flora is pronounced “FLOR-ah.”
Is Flora a boy or a girl name?
Flora is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Flora?
In 2025, Flora ranked #607 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Flora most popular?
Flora was most popular in 1920, when about 1,566 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.