Flora: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced FLOR-uh · 2 syllables
Flora means “flower”, from Latin.
From Latin Flora (Roman goddess of flowers).
- Meaning
- flower
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- FLOR-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #607
- US babies a year
- about 446 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Comeback, Rising, Mythic, Nature
How popular is Flora?
Flora was the #607 name in the US in 2025, given to 483 babies. It’s rising: up 201% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #607 |
| England & Wales | #316 |
| Scotland | #109 |
| Ireland | #527 |
| France | #232 |
| Canada | #117 |
| Australia | #576 |
How old are people named Flora?
Half of US adults named Flora are older than 70; most are between 24 and 91. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Flora
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Flora have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Flora
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Flora
What does the name Flora mean?
Flora means “flower”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Flora?
Flora is pronounced FLOR-uh.
How popular is the name Flora?
Flora was the #607 name in the US in 2025, given to 483 babies. It’s rising: up 201% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named Flora?
Half of US adults named Flora are older than 70. Most are between 24 and 91.