Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Leora Updated January 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Leora Gender: Female Origin: Hebrew Meaning: Light ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Leora? The name Leora is primarily a female name of Hebrew origin that means Light. People who like the name Leora also like: Naomi, Amelia, Liora, Eliora, Eliana, Liana, Eleora, Liam, Leo, Samuel, Caleb, Gabriel, Jonah, Eli Names like Leora: Lara, Leroy, Lyre, Larue, Lowry, Lyra, Liora, Laria, Laura, Larya, Laurie, Lowery, Loria, Leeor, Lira, Laure, Lir, La'rayah, Llyr, Lorie, Lori, Larry, Lora, Lore, Lowri Stats for the Name Leora Leora is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Leora is currently not ranked in U.S. births