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Kiora
Pronounced kee-OR-ah /kiˈɔr.ɑ/High
Meaning: Echoes Maori 'kia ora' ('be well, be healthy, hello'); also reads as a modern blend of Kiara and Keira/CoraLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Kiora echoes the Maori greeting kia ora ('be well, be healthy, hello'), and also reads as a modern blend of Kiara and Keira/Cora. Whether chosen for the Maori warmth or the melodic blend, it lands as a bright, welcoming name; we present both threads honestly.
It registers thinly in recent records. Rare, well-wishing at the root, and softly modern.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kiora mean?
Kiora echoes the Maori greeting 'kia ora' ('be well, be healthy') and also reads as a Kiara-Keira blend.
How do you pronounce Kiora?
It's said kee-OR-ah /kiˈɔr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Kiora a boy or girl name?
Kiora is a girl's name.
How popular is Kiora?
Kiora is a rare name in the U.S.






