Sophia Girl
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Liora
GirlHebrew· “my light”
- Meaning
- my light
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- lee-OR-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #900
- US babies 2025
- 295
- Best rank
- #900 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Liora
Liora is a Hebrew name that means “my light”.
Liora is a Hebrew name made from li, to me or for me, and or, light, so it is usually translated my light. It is used in Israel and among Jewish families elsewhere, and it sits in the same family as Leora, Liorah and the masculine Lior. The sound is soft and flowing: lee-OR-uh, with the stress in the middle. Parents who like Aurora or Lorelei sometimes turn to Liora for its similar sound with a different origin. Lia, Lior and Ora are all possible short forms, and the name has a bright, hopeful meaning.
Popularity over time
Liora first appears in US Social Security records in 1982. 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, #900, and its highest count, 295 babies. Use has grown 427% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #6,113 in 2000, #3,550 in 2010, and #900 in 2025. Of the 1,683 US girls named Liora since records began, 45% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 589 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Zyla, Maizie, Naylani, Cattleya, and Kollyns.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Liora ranked highest in Maryland, Connecticut, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | #533 | 10 |
| Connecticut | #585 | 5 |
| New York | #599 | 28 |
| Florida | #626 | 28 |
| California | #652 | 48 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Liora is usually pronounced lee-OR-uh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with L and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Liora
A few middle names that flow with Liora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Liora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Liora mean?
Liora is a Hebrew name that means “my light”.
What is the origin of the name Liora?
Liora has Hebrew roots. Liora is a Hebrew name made from li, to me or for me, and or, light, so it is usually translated my light.
Is Liora a popular name?
Yes. Liora ranked #900 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Liora a boy or girl name?
Liora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Liora?
Liora is usually pronounced lee-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