Leora
Pronunciation: [ l-EHR-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,919
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Leora is also used as a girl name, ranked #1528.
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About the Name Leora
Leora is a boy name .
Is Leora a boy or girl name? Leora is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,919 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,528. Leora is more commonly used as a girl name.
Leora is currently ranked #19,919 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leora include Leo, Ley, Leie, and Leokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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