Rising since 1985, #898 for girls today.
Popularity of Liora since 1982
Babies named Liora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 29 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 237 |
| 2010s | 589 |
| 2020s | 749 |
Meaning & origin
Liora entered U.S. records in 1982 and has been on a steady upward trajectory, rising consistently since 1985. By 2025 the name reached its peak rank of 898, with a frequency of 1 in 5,448 girls. Its modern Hebrew origin and luminous meaning have contributed to its appeal, particularly in states like Maryland, Connecticut, and Oregon where it has seen greater adoption. The name's rise parallels a broader trend of Hebrew and light-themed names entering the mainstream, yet it remains distinctive without feeling unfamiliar.
Liora is a modern Hebrew coinage, formed from the Hebrew words 'li' (to me) and 'or' (light), effectively meaning 'my light' or 'light unto me'. It emerged in Israel in the mid-20th century and gained popularity in English-speaking countries from the 1980s onward. The name is also used in Jewish diaspora communities and has been adopted by non-Jewish parents seeking a luminous, feminine name.
Where Liora is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Liora” around the world
Where Liora lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
35
babies in 2024
Quebec
9
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lio, Ori, Lora
Variants: Liorah, Leeora
Sibling names for Liora
Names that share Liora's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Eliora, Noa, Shira, Talia, Maya, Ariela, Aviva, Ayala, Meira, Nava, Neta, Ashira, Galia, Hadasa, Nitza, Orli, Orly, Rifky, Yaira, Zemirah, Aariel, Ayelet, Diora, Hadar, Maytal, Mazal, Naama, Naava, Temima, Yaffa, Ytzel, Zohar, Gali, Adinah, Chayah, Elinora, Iriel, Orah, Raaya, Sahalie, Shiri, Talli, Yafa, Yanai
Brothers: Eli, Ari, Noam, Oren, Ronen, Oziel, Tal, Uriel, Arias, Omri, Oryan, Yahel, Yishai, Yuval, Aleric, Avir, Aviv, Harel, Yaron, Adar, Adir, Aleph, Arieh, Eylan, Hanniel, Ido, Navari, Nuriel, Tovia, Yeudiel
