Liora
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Liora is a Hebrew name meaning “my light”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Liora
Liora is a radiant and lyrical girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my light." It is the beautiful feminine form of the Hebrew name Lior.
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Gender Usage of the Name Liora
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Liora is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Liora
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Liora is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 101K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 227K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 30K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.99M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Liora ranked #710 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,520 in 2024 — an improvement of 810 places. Liora is showing upward momentum and gaining recognition.
Historically, its best recorded position was #710 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #7,706 in 1992. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 1478 places (from #2,188 to #710).
Name StyleMethodology
Liora is classified as a Rising Star Girl Names because its recent average is 3.17x its 2020–2022 level and its peak has reached 2025.Characteristics of the Name Liora
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- L — Girl Names Starting with L
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Liora is a three-syllable name with a fluent middle-syllable stress. Its phonetic flow is light and airy, creating a Beautiful & Charming aesthetic. The name is a well-established reference within Hebrew cultural naming customs.
Middle Names For Liora
Middle names used with LioraMethodology
Liora is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Liora Elizabeth · Liora Dena
Middle name suggestions for LioraMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Liora is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Liora Moore · Liora Mills · Liora Marsh · Liora Marks · Liora Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Liora
Sound Like Liora Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Laura · Lori · Laurie · View all 78 names
Spelled Like Liora Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Liorah · Lora · Leora · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Linda · Lisa · Laura · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Liora Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Liora in ASL
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