Elora

Elora - A very unique female name

Elora appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #2473. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elora and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elora? 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 Elora. The baby girl name Elora was given to 832 baby girls in 2025, ranking #355 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,567 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elora peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 355.

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Elora is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elora is currently topping the baby name charts in Maine at position #135 - and is the least popular in Arkansas at position #589.

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 Elora is where you live.

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Elora origin and meaning

Origin disputed β€” modern literary use

Uncertain β€” claims linking it to Hebrew 'God is my light' are not established

Elora is best known from the 1988 film Willow, whose baby character Elora Danan introduced it widely; whether the filmmakers coined it or adapted an older form is not documented. Similar-sounding Hebrew and Greek explanations circulate online but are folk claims. It lay quiet for decades and has risen sharply since 2020.

Origin uncertain

Elora is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Elora, pop culture references for the name Elora and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Elora

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

Ellery / Elara / Eliora / Ellory / Ellora / Ellerie / Ellorie / Elloree / Ellarie / Ellarae /

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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)

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Even more about Elora

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 Elora 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 Elora?

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-LOR-uh · /Ι›ΛˆlɔːrΙ™/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages β€” this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Elorah — Occasional respelling with -h

Nicknames: EllieLora

Famous bearers

• Elora Danan — The prophesied baby princess in the film Willow (Fictional, 1988) Fictional

Style

LiteraryModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents hear a flowing, romantic sound like Aurora and Eliana, with a fantasy-story glow and far less use than either.

Worth knowing

• The 'God is my light' meaning repeated online is not an established etymology.
• Often misheard as Laura, Flora or Eliora.