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ˌɛl.iˈɔːr.ə
God is my light
ˌɛl.iˈɔːr.ə
Eliora is a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my light,' from eli, 'my God,' and or, 'light.'
Eliora is a Hebrew name, the feminine counterpart of Elior, built from eli, 'my God,' and or or orah, 'light,' read together as 'God is my light.' Light is a lasting image in Jewish tradition, standing for wisdom, joy, and divine presence, which gives the name a warm, spiritual weight. It rose in modern Israel as part of the revival of Hebrew names, and it climbed further in the most recent US rankings within the girls' top 1000.
The standard spelling is Eliora. Common variants include Eleora, Elliora, but Eliora is the most widely used form.
peaked at #914 in 2025, currently #914 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
el-ee-OR-ah, four syllables.
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