Leora vs Samaria

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

Leora Rank #1,528
Samaria Rank #1,718

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 vs #1718 for Samaria.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leora ___

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

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Leora

Naomi Miriam Solomon Eli Esther

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leora or Samaria more popular?

Leora is more popular, ranked #1528 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Leora and Samaria mean?

Leora means "my light" (Hebrew origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Leora and Samaria boy or girl names?

Leora is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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