Rising since 2000, #5,722 for girls today.
Popularity of Eleora since 1999
Babies named Eleora per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Eleora is a modern, melodic name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, making it a relatively recent addition to the naming landscape. As of 2025, it ranks 5,722nd in popularity, with about 1 in every 76,537 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2014, and it has shown a steadily rising trajectory since 2000, reflecting growing interest in elaborate, feminine names ending in '-ora'. Though not yet common enough to register in any top state lists, Eleora fits a contemporary trend toward names that blend classic roots with a lyrical, almost invented quality. Parents attracted to names like Eleanor, Elora, or Isadora may find Eleora a distinctive alternative that maintains a familiar sound.
Eleora is a modern coinage, likely a blend of the Hebrew name Eleanor (meaning 'God is my light') and the popular suffix -ora, or a variant of the Greek-derived name Eleanora. It emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in U.S. data in 1999, and has seen modest but consistent use since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Lora, Nora
Sibling names for Eleora
Names that share Eleora's style, for a brother or sister.
