Elara

Elara is a Greek girl's name. Greek name of one of Zeus's lovers. Also one of Jupiter's moons.

How popular is Elara in the United States?

In 2024, 208 girls in the United States were named Elara, making it the 1,156th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 5,848th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Elara go back to 2002, and 1,514 babies have been given the name since.

What Elara means and where it comes from

Greek name of one of Zeus's lovers. Also one of Jupiter's moons.

Elara is of Greek origin, described as celestial in style.

Is Elara a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 208 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Elara

  • Ela

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Elara

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elara mean?

Greek name of one of Zeus's lovers. Also one of Jupiter's moons.

Where does the name Elara come from?

Elara is of Greek origin, and is usually described as celestial in style.

How popular is Elara in the United States?

In 2024, 208 girls in the United States were named Elara, making it the 1,156th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Elara a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 208 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Elara?

Ela is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Elara.

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