Ela vs Leora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leora

Girl #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee, Lea, Ora

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ela Rank #1,725
Leora Rank #1,528

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1725 for Ela.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ela ___

  • Ela Grace
  • Ela Rose
  • Ela Mae
  • Ela Jane
  • Ela Faith
  • Ela Sophia

Leora ___

  • Leora Grace
  • Leora Ruth
  • Leora Eve
  • Leora Belle
  • Leora Mae
  • Leora Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ela

Mia Kai Aria Leo Zara

If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ela or Leora more popular?

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Ela at #1725 in the United States.

What do Ela and Leora mean?

Ela means "oak tree, terebinth" (Hebrew origin). Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ela and Leora boy or girl names?

Ela is primarily a girl name. Leora is primarily a girl name.

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