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Eliora
GirlHebrew· “my God is light”
- Meaning
- my God is light
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- el-ee-OR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #914
- US babies 2025
- 287
- Best rank
- #914 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Eliora
Eliora is a Hebrew name that means “my God is light”.
Eliora is a Hebrew name meaning my God is light, combining eli, my God, with or, light. It is a modern Hebrew coinage used in Israel and increasingly among English-speaking families, and it sits in a group of names built on or, such as Liora and Ora. The masculine form is Elior. It is said el-ee-OR-uh, with the stress on the third syllable. Eliora has a lyrical, luminous feel and offers nicknames such as Ellie, Lia and Ora. It appeals to parents who want a name with spiritual meaning that feels both traditional and fresh.
Popularity over time
Eliora first appears in US Social Security records in 2000. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #914, and its highest count, 287 babies. Use has grown 234% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #15,775 in 2000, #6,245 in 2010, and #914 in 2025. Of the 1,672 US girls named Eliora since records began, 52% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 631 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ayra, Anayah, Cattleya, Kollyns, and Zyla.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Eliora ranked highest in Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #472 | 11 |
| Virginia | #525 | 15 |
| New Jersey | #590 | 13 |
| Texas | #653 | 47 |
| Tennessee | #663 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Eliora is usually pronounced el-ee-OR-uh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with E and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Eliora
A few middle names that flow with Eliora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Eliora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eliora mean?
Eliora is a Hebrew name that means “my God is light”.
What is the origin of the name Eliora?
Eliora has Hebrew roots. Eliora is a Hebrew name meaning my God is light, combining eli, my God, with or, light.
Is Eliora a popular name?
Yes. Eliora ranked #914 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Eliora a boy or girl name?
Eliora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Eliora?
Eliora is usually pronounced el-ee-OR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings