Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
#2
Elora
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)· “uncertain; modern name”
- Meaning
- uncertain; modern name (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- ih-LOHR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #354
- US babies 2025
- 861
- Best rank
- #354 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Elora
Elora is often said to mean “uncertain; modern name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
Elora is a modern name with no firmly established origin. It is sometimes linked to Eleanor or to Hebrew phrases involving light or God, but none of these explanations is secure. It is also the name of a town in Ontario, Canada, and the baby princess Elora Danan in the fantasy film Willow brought it to wider attention. Elora has a soft, lyrical sound that places it beside names like Elena, Aurora and Nora. Ellie and Lora are possible nicknames, and it suits families looking for a gentle name that is familiar in sound but uncommon.
Popularity over time
Elora first appears in US Social Security records in 1898. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 11 different years, starting in 2015. Its best national rank was #354 in 2025, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 861 were named Elora. In 2025, 861 babies were named Elora, and it ranked #354 nationally. That is 204% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,411 in 1920, #3,761 in 1950, #7,611 in 1980, #2,080 in 2000, #1,704 in 2010, and #354 in 2025. Of the 8,811 US girls named Elora since records began, 46% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,656 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Raya, Maryam, Wrenlee, Helena, and Matilda.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Elora ranked highest in Maine, District of Columbia, and New Mexico.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | #135 | 8 |
| District of Columbia | #160 | 5 |
| New Mexico | #167 | 9 |
| West Virginia | #211 | 8 |
| Washington | #221 | 33 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Elora is usually pronounced ih-LOHR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with E and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Elora
A few middle names that flow with Elora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Elora
Similar names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elora mean?
Elora is often said to mean “uncertain; modern name”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots.
What is the origin of the name Elora?
Elora has modern American roots. Elora is a modern name with no firmly established origin.
Is Elora a popular name?
Yes. Elora ranked #354 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Elora a boy or girl name?
Elora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Elora?
Elora is usually pronounced ih-LOHR-uh. 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