Flora

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Pronounced FLOR-ah /ˈflɔːr.ə/High

Meaning: From Latin flora meaning 'flower' or 'flowering,' derived from flos/floris ('flower'); the name of the ancient Roman goddess of flowers, spring, and fertilityHigh

In 30 seconds: Flora means 'flower' in Latin — the name of the Roman goddess of spring and blooms. Simple, elegant, and deeply rooted in nature, it is rising warmly in the vintage-name revival.

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MeaningFrom Latin flora meaning 'flower' or 'flowering,' derived from flos/floris ('flower'); the name of the ancient Roman goddess of flowers, spring, and fertility

U.S. rank (2025)#607 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births483 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 70,966

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Flora is from Latin flora ('flower'), derived from flos ('flower'). In Roman religion, Flora was the goddess of flowers, spring, and gardens, worshipped at the Floralia festival each spring. The name spread through the Christian world and became particularly popular in Scotland, where Flora Macdonald (1722–1790) helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape after the Battle of Culloden.

Flora was popular in Victorian England and Scotland and has been in continuous use ever since. It is now experiencing a significant revival in the U.S., UK, and Australia as parents rediscover the clean, botanical beauty of single-word nature names. It sits comfortably alongside Violet, Iris, and Clover in the current botanical revival.

Did you know? The annual Roman festival Floralia was held in honor of Flora from April 28 to May 3 — one of the most joyful festivals of the Roman calendar, featuring theatrical performances, games, and the scattering of flowers — making Flora a name that literally contains a festival of joy.

Overall data confidence 98%

Behind the Name — Flora — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

FlorenceFlorindaFlo

Nicknames

FloFlorie

Famous Bearers

★Flora Macdonald (1722–1790)
Scottish heroine who helped Bonnie Prince Charlie escape after Culloden, celebrated in Scottish tradition.

If you like Flora…

Violet— two-syllable Latin flower name with the same vintage-revival botanical appeal

Iris— one-syllable Latin flower-goddess name with the same classical simplicity

Rose— one-syllable Latin flower name with the same timeless floral elegance

Clover— two-syllable nature name with the same meadow-botanical charm

Frequently Asked

What does the name Flora mean?

Flora means 'flower' in Latin, from flos/floris. It was the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and spring.

How do you pronounce Flora?

It is said FLOR-ah — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Flora a boy or girl name?

Flora is exclusively a girls' name.

How popular is Flora?

Flora is in a strong vintage revival in the U.S. and UK, rising steadily in the top 300–400 girls' names in recent years.