Lora
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- See Loretta.
- Origin
- Anglo
Lora Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 52,176 baby girls have been named Lora. The name peaked in 1963 with 1,598 US births that year (rank #213). In 2024, ranked #3539 nationally — 3,326 places below its 1963 peak.
Top States for Lora
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Lora births are: Ohio (3,396), California (3,105), Texas (2,765).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Lora
If you like Lora's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
4-Letter Names Starting with L
Names with Lora's exact length and starting letter: Lace, Lach, Laci, Laco, Lacy.
Quick Facts About Lora
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Compare Lora to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Lora against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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