UK girl's name
Eliora
A feminine name originating from Hebrew meaning "my God is light".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Eliora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Eliora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #654, with 59 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 59 births.
This profile covers 352 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Eliora is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 353 living people in the UK are called Eliora. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Eliora ranked #654 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 59 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 59 girls were registered as Eliora.
- • Eliora ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
- • About 353 living people in the UK are estimated to have Eliora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#654
2024
Births in 2024
59
Latest year
Peak year
2024
59 births
Estimated living
353
2026
Meaning
What does Eliora mean?
The given name Eliora has its origins in the Hebrew language. It is a relatively modern name that emerged in the 20th century, combining the Hebrew elements "El" meaning "God" and "Or" meaning "light" or "shine." The name Eliora can be translated to mean "God is my light" or "Light of God."
The earliest recorded use of the name Eliora dates back to the late 20th century, with no significant historical or religious references from ancient texts or scriptures. However, the name's components, "El" and "Or," have deep roots in Hebrew tradition and biblical contexts.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Eliora was Eliora Rachel Bamberger, an Israeli writer and translator born in 1969. She is known for her works in Hebrew literature and her translations of books from English to Hebrew.
Another prominent figure was Eliora Katz, an Israeli lawyer and human rights activist born in 1942. She played a crucial role in advocating for the rights of Palestinian citizens of Israel and promoting coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
In the world of academia, Eliora Rosinger-Maimon is a notable figure. Born in 1955, she is an Israeli mathematician and professor at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, known for her contributions to functional analysis and operator theory.
In the realm of sports, Eliora Zara was an Israeli rhythmic gymnast who competed in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. She was born in 1986 and achieved significant success in her gymnastics career, representing Israel on the international stage.
Eliora Henkin, born in 1972, is an American Orthodox Jewish educator and author. She has written extensively on topics related to Jewish education, family life, and women's issues within the Orthodox Jewish community.
While the name Eliora may not have a long historical trail, it has gained popularity in recent decades, particularly among Hebrew speakers and those of Jewish heritage. Its beautiful meaning and melodic sound have contributed to its growing use as a given name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Eliora over time
The chart below shows babies named Eliora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Eliora, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 59 births in 2024, compared with 59 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliora by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Eliora was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1159 | 166 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2212 | 154 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3836 | 32 | 6 |
Geography
Where Eliora is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Eliora. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Eliora ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #790 in 2024.
Across the UK
Eliora in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#790 in 2024
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Eliora
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Eliora: questions and answers
How popular is the name Eliora in the UK right now?
In 2024, Eliora was ranked #654 for girls in England and Wales, with 59 births registered.
When was Eliora most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 59 babies registered as Eliora in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Eliora?
A feminine name originating from Hebrew meaning "my God is light".
How many people are called Eliora in the UK?
A total of 352 babies have been registered as Eliora across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Eliora most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Eliora ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #790 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.