MallowbyNames

Eliora

EL-ee-or-uh · God is my light

2025 rank (girls)
#914
Babies named in 2025
287
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 5,600 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 2000

Rising since 2000, #914 for girls today.

Popularity of Eliora since 2000

Babies named Eliora per year in U.S. Social Security records.

96191287200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s179
2010s631
2020s862

Meaning & origin

Eliora is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my light'. It entered the U.S. naming landscape in 2000 and has since experienced a steady rise in usage. By 2025, it reached its peak rank of #914, with approximately 1 in 5,600 baby girls receiving the name. This upward trajectory over the past two and a half decades suggests growing appeal among parents seeking meaningful, melodic names with spiritual resonance. The name is most common in Maryland, Virginia, and New Jersey. As a modern favorite, Eliora remains relatively rare, offering a distinctive choice that blends traditional roots with contemporary style.

Eliora is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the elements 'Eli' meaning 'my God' and 'or' meaning 'light'. It can be interpreted as 'God is my light' or 'the Lord is my light'. While the name appears in modern usage, it has roots in Hebrew tradition, sharing elements with names like Elior and Eliorah. It has been used in Jewish communities and gained broader popularity in the 21st century.

Where Eliora is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Eliora” around the world

Where Eliora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.

  • France

    80

    babies in 2024

  • Ireland

    7

    babies in 2025

  • Quebec

    21

    babies in 2025

Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Eli, Ellie, Liora, Ella

Variants: Eliorah, Eliora

Sibling names for Eliora

Names that share Eliora's style, for a brother or sister.

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

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Questions parents ask

What does Eliora mean?
Eliora means 'God is my light' or 'the Lord is my light' in Hebrew.
How popular is Eliora right now?
As of 2025, Eliora ranked #914 in the U.S., with about 1 in 5,600 baby girls receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising since the year 2000.
Is Eliora a girl's name?
Yes, Eliora is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.