Rising since 2010, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Elanora since 1915
Babies named Elanora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 26 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 75 |
Meaning & origin
Elanora is a rare and melodious name that has been in sporadic use since at least 1915, when it first appeared in Social Security records. After a long period of obscurity, it has been rising in usage since 2010, and reached its peak rank of 5,917 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 80,363 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory suggests a slow but steady climb, likely due to the popularity of similar-sounding vintage names like Eleanor and Nora. Though it has not yet appeared in any top state lists, its growing presence reflects a broader trend toward elaborate, feminine names with a classic feel.
Elanora is a modern elaboration of Eleanor, combining the first part 'El-' with the suffix '-nora' as seen in names like Lenora. Eleanor itself is derived from the Provencal name Aliénor, of debated origin, possibly from the Germanic 'Aldenor' meaning 'ancient north' or from the Greek 'eleos'. Elanora emerged as a distinct spelling variant in the early 20th century, gaining occasional use as a feminine given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ela, Nora, Eli, Ellie
Sibling names for Elanora
Names that share Elanora's style, for a brother or sister.
