Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
“wisdom” · Greek
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Flora
GirlLatin· “flower”
- Meaning
- flower
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FLAW-ruh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #607
- US babies 2025
- 483
- Best rank
- #68 (1880)
- Peak year
- 1920
Meaning and origin of Flora
Flora is a Latin name that means “flower”.
Flora is the Latin word for "flower," and in Roman mythology Flora was the goddess of flowers and spring, honored in the festival of Floralia. In Scotland the name was used as an anglicized form of the Gaelic Fionnghuala, and it was famously borne by Flora MacDonald, who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape after his defeat in 1746. Flora has a gentle, classic sound and a vintage charm, fitting with names like Clara and Iris. Flo and Florrie are traditional nicknames.
Popularity over time
Flora has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 100 different years. Its best national rank was #68 in 1880, and the most babies received it in 1920, when 1,566 were named Flora. In 2025, 483 babies were named Flora, and it ranked #607 nationally. That is 173% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #149 in 1920, #328 in 1950, #1,153 in 1980, #1,763 in 2000, #1,801 in 2010, and #607 in 2025. Of the 70,971 US girls named Flora since records began, 20% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1910s come next, with 11,761 babies. Since 2010, 4,308 more have been named Flora.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Erma, Lola, Susie, Irma, and Eula.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Flora ranked highest in New Mexico, Colorado, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #225 | 7 |
| Colorado | #326 | 19 |
| Pennsylvania | #339 | 32 |
| Arkansas | #397 | 8 |
| Massachusetts | #407 | 14 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Flora is usually pronounced FLAW-ruh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with F and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Flora
A few middle names that flow with Flora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Flora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flora mean?
Flora is a Latin name that means “flower”.
What is the origin of the name Flora?
Flora has Latin roots. Flora is the Latin word for "flower," and in Roman mythology Flora was the goddess of flowers and spring, honored in the festival of Floralia.
Is Flora a popular name?
Yes. Flora ranked #607 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Flora a boy or girl name?
Flora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Flora?
Flora is usually pronounced FLAW-ruh. 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