Leora
2 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek / Hebrew ◈ 2 syllables
"Light"

From Greek / Hebrew

Leora means my light or God's light — from the Hebrew or (light). The name carries the most direct Hebrew-light with maximum personal possession — MY light. Three syllables of Hebrew-my-light, God's-illumination, and the most personal form of the most luminous Hebrew word.

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Leora at a glance
MeaningLight
OriginGreek / Hebrew
GenderFemale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#1860
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Why parents love Leora
  • The meaning MY light is the most personally luminous.
  • Three syllables with a gentle, Hebrew sound: lee-OR-ah.
  • Leo and Ora are both embedded.
  • The Hebrew heritage gives genuine depth.
  • The most personal form of divine light.
The vibe of Leora
my lightGod's lightHebreworpersonalluminousgentledivineillumination
Origin & history of Leora
Hebrew or (light) + li (my) Leora
1
Greek / Hebrew roots
Leora comes from the Hebrew meaning my light or God's light — the most personal form of divine illumination.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Traditional Hebrew.
3
Today
Leora remains a beloved choice, ranking #1860 in the US. 11,961 babies have been named Leora since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Leora?
1921 peak year
The name Leora reached its peak in 1921, with 255 registrations (ranked #426). It first surfaced in U.S. records in 1880, roughly 41 years before its peak. Since the peak, the name has eased to well outside the top 1,000 (around #1860) today, averaging about 111 new babies per year. Leora's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 11,961 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
255 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #426)
111 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,110 Total registrations
last 10 years
11,961 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,860) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Leora
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Leora's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — my-light seeking. People named Leora tend to be gentle, luminous, and gifted at being MY light — the most personal illumination.

MY light most personal
Hebrew-or
Divine-illumination
Leo-Ora dual
Gentle luminous
L3
E5
O6
R9
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Leora
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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