Liora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Liora is a Hebrew name meaning 'my light', derived from Hebrew elements suggesting brightness. It has evolved through modern Hebrew forms and has gained popularity primarily since the mid-20th century. The name is associated with positivity and light, with no direct biblical relevance. Variants include Lior and Leora.
The name Liora is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Liora has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Liora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11577th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5148th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2387th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Liora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Liora"
Pronunciation
/liˈɔːrə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Liora is derived from the Hebrew elements 'li' meaning 'to me' and 'or' meaning 'light', thus translating to 'my light'.
Meaning
my light
Language Evolution
Liora (modern Hebrew), Lior (Hebrew), Li'or (Hebrew)
Historical Usage
Liora has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in Israel, since the mid-20th century as a feminine name signifying brightness and positivity.
Variants & Derivatives
Lior, Lyora, Leora
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Liora is perceived as a beautiful and meaningful name, often associated with brightness and joy. It has become increasingly popular in various cultures outside of Israel.
Famous People
Liora Oren, Liora K. E. Roth, Liora H. K. Alper
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Liora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Liora"
"Liora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11577th of 27321 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5148th of 35406 | 398 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2387th of 30306 | 915 |
Regional Popularity of "Liora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Liora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
47.15% 2435th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
50.86% 3796th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
34.70% 1557th/4487 |
41.84% 2854th/6822 |
38.58% 2421st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Liora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Liora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.