Will my child share the name Lora with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Lora per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Lora in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Lora becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Lora is declining: down 1,033 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. It peaked at #1,543 in 1997.

Is Lora a good choice for a distinctive name?

Lora is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Lora a popular baby name in the United States?

Lora does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Lora is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Lora in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Lora

Lora has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 716 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #1543 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Lora is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Lora in their class.