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Elara
GirlGreek· “lover of Zeus; a moon of Jupiter”
- Meaning
- lover of Zeus; a moon of Jupiter
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- EH-luh-ruh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #942
- US babies 2025
- 275
- Best rank
- #942 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Elara
Elara is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “lover of Zeus; a moon of Jupiter”.
Elara is a figure in Greek mythology, a lover of Zeus and mother of the giant Tityos. In the myth, Zeus hides her beneath the earth to protect her from Hera's jealousy. The name is also used for a small moon of Jupiter, discovered in 1905 and named, like other Jovian moons, after a companion of Zeus. The meaning of the Greek name itself is not known. It is said EH-luh-ruh. The name combines a mythological source with a celestial one, and Ellie and Lara are easy nicknames.
Popularity over time
Elara first appears in US Social Security records in 2002. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #942, and its highest count, 275 babies. Use has grown 759% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #12,632 in 2010 and #942 in 2025. Of the 1,790 US girls named Elara since records began, 62% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 633 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Salome, Mariella, Yusra, Sunday, and Yuna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elara ranked highest in Alabama, Colorado, and Minnesota.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elara is usually pronounced EH-luh-ruh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Elara
A few middle names that flow with Elara: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elara mean?
Elara is a Greek name that is usually said to mean “lover of Zeus; a moon of Jupiter”.
What is the origin of the name Elara?
Elara has Greek roots. Elara is a figure in Greek mythology, a lover of Zeus and mother of the giant Tityos.
Is Elara a popular name?
Yes. Elara ranked #942 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elara a boy or girl name?
Elara is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elara?
Elara is usually pronounced EH-luh-ruh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings