Elora Girl

Popularity: #331 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: eh-LOHR-ah /ɛˈlɔːrə/

Origin: Hebrew; Latin

Meaning: Hebrew: God is my light; Latin: beautiful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Elora has its roots in multiple linguistic traditions, primarily deriving from Hebrew and possibly influenced by Latin and Old French. In Hebrew, the name is often interpreted as meaning "God is my light" or "light," stemming from the word "or," which signifies light.

This etymological connection highlights a spiritual significance, as light is a prominent symbol in many religious texts. The name may also be linked to the Latin word "aureus," meaning golden, which further enriches its connotation of brightness and value.

The transition of Elora into English likely occurred through the adaptation of Hebrew names into the vernacular, particularly during the periods of religious and cultural exchange in the Middle Ages. Historically, the name Elora does not have a direct association with specific biblical figures or saints, but it resonates with the broader tradition of names that signify divine qualities.

The use of light as a metaphor for guidance and purity is prevalent in various religious texts, including the Hebrew Bible and later Christian writings. The name's emergence in English-speaking contexts can be traced back to the 19th century, when there was a revival of interest in biblical and Hebrew names, coinciding with the Romantic movement that celebrated nature and spirituality.

Culturally, Elora embodies themes of illumination, hope, and divinity, making it a name that carries significant weight in both religious and poetic contexts. Its melodic quality and lyrical sound have contributed to its appeal in literature and art, where names often symbolize deeper meanings.

The name may also have diminutive forms, such as Ellie or Lora, which have been used historically, but Elora itself stands out for its unique charm and historical resonance.

Famous people named Elora

In this section, you will find notable people named Elora. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elora who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Elora who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Elora Danan is a fictional character best known for Willow, the 1988 fantasy film.

Elora Hardy is a designer and architect best known for her work with bamboo structures and the Green School in Bali.

Fictional characters named Elora

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Elora Danan is a fictional character from the film Willow. She is a prophesied child destined to bring about the downfall of the evil queen Bavmorda.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Elora, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ElenaLioraAmaraNoraMiraSienna

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Elora. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AloraAuroraElenaIsadoraLeoraZaharaCoraLyra

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Elora was first seen in the United States in 1898.

Elora has ranked as high as #757 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Washington.

In the past 5 years the name Elora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Elora is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Elora was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Elora.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 861 861
2024 861 861
2023 713 713
2022 613 613
2021 558 558
2020 455 455
2019 326 326
2018 393 393
2017 384 384
2016 376 376
2015 283 283
2014 237 237
2013 193 193
2012 160 160
2011 181 181
2010 123 123
2009 127 127
2008 136 136
2007 111 111
2006 119 119
2005 109 109
2004 111 111
2003 105 105
2002 86 86
2001 58 58
2000 79 79
1999 60 60
1998 69 69
1997 70 70
1996 70 70
1995 53 53
1994 60 60
1993 50 50
1992 34 34
1991 63 63
1990 91 91
1989 87 87
1988 30 30
1982 8 8
1980 8 8
1979 8 8
1973 5 5
1969 5 5
1967 6 6
1962 6 6
1960 6 6
1956 6 6
1955 5 5
1954 5 5
1951 7 7
1950 9 9
1948 5 5
1947 9 9
1946 8 8
1944 6 6
1943 7 7
1942 9 9
1941 7 7
1937 10 10
1936 5 5
1935 6 6
1933 6 6
1931 5 5
1930 6 6
1929 6 6
1928 13 13
1927 6 6
1926 8 8
1925 9 9
1924 8 8
1923 8 8
1922 8 8
1921 13 13
1920 9 9
1919 11 11
1918 11 11
1917 13 13
1916 8 8
1912 7 7
1898 5 5

Top States for Elora (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 89
11%
CA 57
7%
NY 49
6%
FL 47
6%
OH 39
5%
PA 32
4%
NC 31
4%
TN 25
3%
MI 24
3%
CO 24
3%
VA 23
3%
WA 23
3%
GA 23
3%
MA 23
3%
NJ 19
2%
IL 19
2%
MN 19
2%
AL 17
2%
MD 17
2%
IN 16
2%
MO 16
2%
KY 15
2%
NV 14
2%
UT 14
2%
WI 13
2%
ID 13
2%
AZ 13
2%
LA 12
1%
OR 12
1%
KS 12
1%
NE 10
1%
SC 10
1%
IA 9
1%
CT 8
1%
OK 8
1%
MT 7
1%
AK 7
1%
AR 6
1%
ME 6
1%
NM 6
1%
ND 5
1%