How to say it
li · O · ra
liˈoʊ.rə
Feminine
Liora
My light
What it means
A Hebrew name meaning 'my light,' from li, 'to me,' and ora, 'light.'
Liora is a Hebrew feminine name meaning 'my light,' from li ('to me') and ora ('light'). It is the feminine counterpart to Lior. The name is fairly modern, part of the revival of Hebrew names in the 19th and 20th centuries. In Jewish tradition, names of light carry a sense of hope and divine guidance. In the US it rose sharply to rank 900 in 2025.
How to spell Liora
The standard spelling is Liora. Common variants include Leora, Liorah, Lior, but Liora is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #900 in 2025, currently #900 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
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- Pronunciation
lee-OR-ah, three syllables, stress on the second.
Spelling variants
- Leora
- Liorah
- Lior
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Common questions
- What does the name Liora mean?
- A Hebrew name meaning 'my light,' from li, 'to me,' and ora, 'light.'
- What does Liora mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Liora means "My light." Liora is a Hebrew feminine name meaning 'my light,' from li ('to me') and ora ('light'). It is the feminine counterpart to Lior. The name is fairly modern, part of the revival of Hebrew names in the 19th and 20th centuries. In Jewish tradition, names of light carry a sense of hope and divine guidance. In the US it rose sharply to rank 900 in 2025.
- How do you pronounce Liora?
- Liora is pronounced liˈoʊ.rə. Say it as li-O-ra, with the stress on the "o" syllable.
- How do you spell Liora?
- The standard spelling is Liora. Common spelling variants include Leora, Liorah, Lior.
- Is Liora a boy or girl name?
- Liora is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Liora?
- Liora ranked #900 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.