NAME PROFILE
Leora
Leora is a Hebrew name meaning 'light for me.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, thoughtful, and possessing a refreshing, natural clarity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,125 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%CA — 25%OH — 17%PA — 16%IL — 14%
Notable People
Leora Dana (Actress) · Leora Skolkin-Smith (Author) · Leora Auslander (Historian) · Leora Cruddas (Public figure) · Leora Smith (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Lea
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