Baby Name Popularity Profile

Elara

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Elara.

✦ Bright, shining one 🌍 Greek mythological
National Rank (2025) #942
All-Time Peak Rank #942 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 1,790 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 2002 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 275 births in 2025
💡 The Elara Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Bright, shining one
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from Greek mythology, possibly from a root meaning 'bright' or 'shining'.
Common Nicknames
Ellie Lara
Pronunciation: eh-LAH-rah
Themes & Categories
mythological
Etymology confidence: Medium · Under review

📖 The Story Behind Elara

According to SSA data, Elara achieved its highest historical rank of #942 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 275 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 759.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 18 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Elara across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +759.4% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 275 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 18 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 0
1970s: 0
1980s: 0
1990s: 0
2000s: 48
2010s: 633
2020s: 1,109

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables E-la-ra
Letter Count 5 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 7.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

🛠️ Sibling & Surname Cadence Tool

Enter a surname or sibling name to test how it pairs with Elara.

📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Colorado
Top States Colorado, Arizona, Washington, Florida, California
States with Data 29
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Colorado #602 40 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #945 39 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #840 49 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1270 98 2024 Insufficient historical volume
California #842 204 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #1101 141 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Nevada Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1319 42 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #803 103 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #710 29 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #648 23 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #948 60 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #613 18 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #992 36 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #717 44 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 7 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #917 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #1179 26 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #656 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #1015 15 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana Unranked 12 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #540 9 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 5 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts Unranked 11 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 6 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #1069 6 2025 Insufficient historical volume

👨‍👩‍👧 Sibling Name Suggestions

👦 Brother Suggestions
Kaleo Kiaan Isael Oziel Ivaan Avyaan Jesiah Lucien Makari Josias
👧 Sister Suggestions
Lilia Liora Luisa Aleia Amiri Adara Indigo Anaiah Soraya Colbie

🔗 Names You Might Also Like

Based on statistical similarity and shared characteristics with Elara:

Demographic & Volume Peers
Elina Elia Elena Eliza Elora Elaya Evana Elyza Erina Elani
More mythological Names
Browse all mythological names → Browse Greek names →

🗂️ Browse More Baby Names

Explore our name indexes and data tracks:

👧 Top Girl Names → 3-Syllable Names → 5-Letter Names → More Rising Star Names → Greek Origin Names → mythological Names → Names Peaking in 2025 → 🗺️ Regional State Data →