Elara

Elara - A very unique female name

Elara appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #5174. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elara and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elara? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elara. The baby girl name Elara was given to 216 baby girls in 2025, ranking #967 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 6,035 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elara peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 967.

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Elara is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elara is currently topping the baby name charts in Alabama at position #540 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,319.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elara is where you live.

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Elara origin and meaning

Greek mythology — origin beyond the myth unknown

Uncertain — Elara is a figure of Greek myth (a mortal woman loved by Zeus); no reliable literal meaning for the name itself is established

Elara was a mortal princess in Greek mythology, mother by Zeus of the giant Tityos; her name was later given to one of Jupiter's moons, following the moon-naming tradition for Zeus's lovers. As a baby name it is brand new — first recorded in 2014 — chosen by parents who know it from the moon, the myth, or simply its liquid sound. It is rising fast, to its peak in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Elara is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Elara

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elara, sorted by popularity.

Elora / Ellery / Eliora / Ellory / Ellora / Ellerie / Ellorie / Elloree / Ellarie / Ellaree /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Elara

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elara a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elara?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

eh-LAR-uh · /ɛˈlɑːrə/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Alara — A similar-sounding name of separate origin — often confused with Elara

Nicknames: EllieLara

Famous bearers

• Elara — Mortal beloved of Zeus and mother of the giant Tityos in Greek mythology (Ancient Greek myth) Historical

Style

MythologicalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

It blends Greek myth, astronomy, and the fashionable El- sound — ancient-feeling but effectively brand new.

Worth knowing

• Alara, Elara, and Elora are all in use and easily confused.