Karlee 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

Karlee Rank #1,701
Leora Rank #1,528

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1701 for Karlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karlee ___

  • Karlee Anne
  • Karlee Grace
  • Karlee Mae
  • Karlee Elizabeth
  • Karlee Jo
  • Karlee Faith

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 Karlee

Hadley Brayden Avery Rylee Jaxon

If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karlee or Leora more popular?

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Karlee at #1701 in the United States.

What do Karlee and Leora mean?

Karlee means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karlee and Leora boy or girl names?

Karlee is primarily a girl name. Leora is primarily a girl name.

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