Rising since 2006, #941 for girls today.
Popularity of Elara since 2002
Babies named Elara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 48 |
| 2010s | 633 |
| 2020s | 1,109 |
Meaning & origin
Elara is a modern celestial name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2002. As of 2025, it ranks 941, reflecting steady adoption among parents drawn to astronomical themes. Its peak year so far is 2025, indicating ongoing growth. The name's trajectory has been consistently rising since 2006, a pattern seen in top states including Alabama, Colorado, and Oregon. Elara's appeal lies in its melodic sound and subtle mythological undertones, fitting alongside other moon-and-star names without feeling overly thematic. As a relatively recent coinage, Elara avoids the weight of centuries of usage, allowing it to feel fresh and open-ended for a new generation.
Elara emerged as a given name in the early 2000s, coinciding with increased interest in celestial and mythological names. It is likely inspired by Elara, one of Jupiter's moons, which was named after a lover of Zeus in Greek mythology. The name has no historical use as a given name before the modern era.
Where Elara is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Elara” around the world
Where Elara lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Lara, Eli
Sibling names for Elara
Names that share Elara's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Luna, Aurora, Stella, Nova, Lyra, Amara, Amaris, Anika, Aylin, Calista, Elida, Elvia, Lorna, Lyanna, Mira, Nyssa, Winona, Zaria, Adara, Adhara, Alara, Anel, Anitra, Arla, Arlet, Arwen, Avalon, Ayda, Aylen, Azari, Brienne, Delphia, Emelyn, Eudora, Evelena, Evolet, Isadora, Kahlan, Lanaya, Mazikeen, Mena, Merari, Merida, Merlyn, Miriah, Nessa, Neysa, Solana, Verena, Zyla, Aarika, Aela, Aelin, Aella, Alandria, Alania, Aleda, Alenna, Alinda, Allora, Alorah, Aloura, Alura, Alydia, Ameris, Amorah, Anaid, Aneta, Anneka, Arista, Aryia, Athina, Auria, Auriel, Ayzel, Azara, Azelia, Azora, Azuri, Bena, Calina, Calissa, Carmin, Cirilla, Delyla, Elanna, Eldana, Elenna, Elexa, Elexia, Elita, Ellar, Ellorie, Elmina, Elona, Elonda, Elvena, Eriel, Evanna, Ezmae, Gwenivere, Helana, Iantha, Iridian, Iyona, Jadis, Kalysta, Kaziah, Koraline, Lahna, Lavena, Leighla, Liara, Maela, Mela, Melah, Melana, Meriah, Morgana, Myria, Nela, Norita, Nuvia, Selia, Sevynn, Soila, Talena, Valena, Valora, Vara, Winry, Xavia, Xylia, Yuvia, Zelia, Admire, Aelyn, Aerith, Ailed, Alaena, Alaja, Aldea, Aleera, Aleni, Alera, Aleria, Aliz, Althia, Aluna, Alwilda, Alyla, Alyra, Alyria, Amaura, Amelda, Anaeli, Anaria, Anelis, Anija, Arora, Arria, Athea, Aulora, Aymar, Azarah, Beyla, Dalayza, Daleth, Denna, Dilia, Elaia, Elanda, Elanora, Eleia, Eleny, Elesia, Elinda, Elira, Elky, Ellaree, Elyna, Emaya, Enora, Eraina, Erial, Evea, Evora, Faelyn, Fraya, Gwenna, Halena, Idali, Ilea, Ionna, Iridessa, Irisa, Isel, Isella, Iysis, Jemia, Klarisa, Knova, Laelia, Lanore, Leannah, Levana, Lilou, Lissandra, Lusia, Lydian, Lynix, Lynora, Lyrah, Mareena, Melora, Merryn, Mylene, Myrah, Naevia, Novia, Osmara, Rosabell, Roslin, Sabriel, Seriah, Syanna, Tessia, Valetta, Vivika, Xariah, Xylina, Yvaine, Zeriah, Allona, Amiree, Caleesi, Halana, Karris, Laelle, Lavaya, Miela, Sylina, Abrial, Abrish, Adaleena, Adaleya, Adaria, Adea, Adine, Aelita, Ahnika, Alaira, Alanya, Alaria, Aldonia, Alencia, Alira, Alleta, Alonia, Alonnah, Alori, Aloria, Alvita, Alyrica, Anahla, Anairis, Andora, Annikah, Araiah, Arayla, Ardenia, Areal, Aritha, Armina, Aroush, Arraya, Astryd, Athyna, Avalin, Avella, Avonni, Aynara, Azalyn, Azlin, Azoria, Baela, Bryssa, Cedra, Ciela, Deleah, Delisia, Destina, Devaeh, Dezaria, Eira, Eladia, Elantra, Elany, Elide, Elieth, Elinora, Ellani, Ellaria, Elliona, Elvenia, Emara, Emera, Emony, Emora, Enyla, Ephrata, Eretria, Esmi, Evella, Ezmay, Fawna, Freyah, Icela, Irelia, Isaly, Izela, Jora, Kiora, Laena, Lamira, Larrisa, Laurana, Lavene, Leeona, Liandra, Liela, Lillyth, Loreley, Lunafreya, Lylith, Mareta, Marren, Marsella, Milian, Moria, Olanna, Olenna, Orilla, Oriya, Orphia, Raysa, Roiza, Rowene, Salice, Seleni, Simora, Syren, Thalya, Veleda, Yanna, Yexalen, Zalena, Zarra
Brothers: Orion, Atlas, Caspian, Finn, Leo, Alaric, Amias, Arlo, Jareth, Lucian, Merlin, Ander, Aris, Artemio, Atreyu, Daemon, Delos, Edric, Eladio, Elwyn, Jarom, Kalel, Mael, Sedric, Sylus, Abdias, Adal, Aidric, Alvan, Alven, Anias, Arias, Arien, Auron, Avant, Azel, Balin, Beren, Carston, Cylis, Darwyn, Elim, Elridge, Elston, Erion, Esgar, Garion, Jeric, Kalum, Malakye, Matai, Miklo, Olvin, Orian, Oziah, Renly, Riddick, Roczen, Rodric, Rolan, Roran, Takota, Tavius, Theon, Zephan, Aithan, Aldin, Aldrick, Aleister, Aleric, Alwyn, Anival, Armias, Arwin, Asriel, Attikus, Azaire, Azavier, Bran, Corion, Delmore, Derico, Edahi, Eduin, Eilan, Elion, Elkin, Elray, Elver, Emric, Escher, Ezreal, Janari, Jarvin, Jorah, Kaspian, Kastiel, Korvin, Levander, Macari, Merik, Oaklin, Osiah, Osias, Raistlin, Remo, Ryot, Sabien, Silus, Syris, Tedric, Thoren, Thorin, Tilian, Vian, Wilver, Wylan, Xylon, Yohann, Yosgart, Alistar, Auryn, Cashmir, Cedrik, Edmar, Iktan, Meric, Sorren, Adoni, Adryel, Aedon, Aerion, Alrick, Alyus, Amais, Amarien, Amnen, Andros, Antino, Anzel, Arkyn, Arrian, Ashyr, Azair, Calcifer, Delando, Deveron, Edrik, Elber, Elean, Elijan, Elius, Elmin, Elvan, Emerik, Enzio, Erasto, Eylan, Gilmar, Grimm, Ikal, Iniko, Isair, Izreal, Jago, Kaelem, Kaimir, Karion, Kenaz, Khylo, Kyrion, Lenardo, Leniel, Leonell, Leonidus, Lucion, Mainor, Makbel, Merric, Navier, Nivin, Ondre, Orlander, Reiss, Ronith, Rosser, Serapio, Siris, Staton, Syire, Tavio, Trystian, Xavious, Yosohn, Zared, Zolan
