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Kiora

Derived from the French prefix 'La' combined with the Latin-rooted name Joyce, meaning 'the joyful' or 'one who rejoices.' This name describes a person with a luminous and exuberant personality who serves as a source of cheer and light in the lives of others.

Key Stats

Total births308
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year2025
Peak generationGen A
First recorded2000
Most recent2025
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 50%GA — 50%AK — 0%RI — 0%NE — 0%

Notable People

LaJoyce Brookshire (New York Times best-selling author of 'Soul Food') · LaJoyce H. Houston (Former member of the Maryland House of Delegates) · LaJoyce H. White (Health specialist and published author) · LaJoyce Porter (Noted community leader and real estate executive) · LaJoyce Shaw (Philanthropist and community outreach director)

Nicknames & Diminutives

JoyJoycieLalaLJ

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