Holding steady, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Melora since 1956
Babies named Melora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 29 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 29 |
Meaning & origin
Melora is an uncommon American coinage that first appeared in records in 1956. Its peak year was 1972, after which usage declined. In 2025, about 1 in 229610 newborns received the name, placing it at rank 11932. The name's trajectory has been stable in recent decades, suggesting a steady but low level of use. While its exact etymology is uncertain, Melora likely arose as a creative variant of existing names like Meliora or as a blend of Melissa and Laura.
Melora likely originated in 20th-century America, possibly as a variant of Meliora (a Latinate name meaning 'better') or as a blend of popular names such as Mel(issa) and (L)aura. It first appeared in records in 1956 and saw peak usage in the 1970s, but has remained relatively rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Lora
Sibling names for Melora
Names that share Melora's style, for a brother or sister.
