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Pronounced FLOR-ee-uh /ˈflɔr.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Floria is a name from Latin 'flos', 'flower', an elaboration of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring; its -ia sound also gently echoes Gloria. The meaning is squarely floral.Medium

In 30 seconds: Floria comes from Latin for 'flower', a form of Flora with an echo of Gloria (said 'FLOR-ee-uh').

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MeaningFloria is a name from Latin 'flos', 'flower', an elaboration of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring; its -ia sound also gently echoes Gloria. The meaning is squarely floral.

U.S. rank (2017)#16687 ↘ Falling

2017 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1939

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,583

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Floria derives from Latin flos, 'flower', as an elaboration of Flora, the Roman goddess of blossoms and spring. The flowing -ia ending gives it a lyrical turn and a faint echo of Gloria, keeping the meaning firmly floral.

It was never common, chosen for only a few dozen girls a year at its late-1930s peak, and it reads today as a pretty, rare vintage flower name.

Did you know? Floria blossoms from Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers, into a softer -ia name that also chimes with Gloria.

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Flora / Floria — Latin 'flower'; elaboration of Flora

Variations

FloraFlorianaFioria

Nicknames

FlorRia

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If you like Floria…

Flora— the parent flower name Floria elaborates

Gloria— the -oria name it gently echoes

Floriana— a like Latin flower-name of the same root

Viola— another Latin flower-and-flower-goddess girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Floria mean?

Floria comes from Latin 'flos', 'flower', an elaboration of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers.

How do you pronounce Floria?

It's said FLOR-ee-uh /ˈflɔr.i.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Floria a boy or girl name?

Floria is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Floria?

Floria has always been rare in the U.S., a vintage flower name.