Hadassa vs Leora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hadassa

Girl #1,610 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Dutch Afrikaner

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,610
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hadas, Dassa

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hadassa Rank #1,610
Leora Rank #1,528

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1610 for Hadassa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hadassa ___

  • Hadassa Ruth
  • Hadassa Miriam
  • Hadassa Leah
  • Hadassa Sarah
  • Hadassa Rachel
  • Hadassa Devorah

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 Hadassa

Yael Naomi Tamar Ezra Boaz

If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hadassa or Leora more popular?

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Hadassa at #1610 in the United States.

What do Hadassa and Leora mean?

Hadassa means "fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)" (Hebrew origin). Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hadassa and Leora boy or girl names?

Hadassa is primarily a girl name. Leora is primarily a girl name.

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