Girl Name
Cleora
Cleora is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Cleora is a girl baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Cleora often also consider Clara.
Cleora meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cleora has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Cleora as C·L·E·O·R·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Cleora is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Cleora variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Cleoraa, Cleorae, Cleoray, Cleor.
- Nicknames: Cle and C.
- Middle names: Pair Cleora with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Cleora middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Clara, Clora, Claire, Clare, Clair — full picks on the sibling names for Cleora guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Cleora? Browse our names like Cleora guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Cleora
What does the name Cleora mean?
Cleora has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Cleora?
The exact origin of Cleora is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Cleora?
Cleora has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Cleora a boy's or girl's name?
Cleora is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Cleora in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Cleora sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Cleora?
Names that share Cleora's sound and style include Clara, Clora, Claire, Clare, Clair.
What middle names pair well with Cleora?
Good middle-name fits for Cleora pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Cleora is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Cleora is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Cleora?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Cleora share its rhythm without rhyming — Clara, Clora, Claire all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.