
The short answer
Flora is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Latin flos meaning ‘flower’ (genitive case floris). Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, the wife of Zephyr the west wind." It ranked #607 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Latin flos meaning ‘flower’ (genitive case floris). Flora was the Roman goddess of flowers and spring, the wife of Zephyr the west wind. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Flora ranked #607 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #607 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Flora mean?
Flora means "flower", according to Behind the Name.
Is Flora a popular name?
Flora ranked #607 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Flora a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Flora appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Flora — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.