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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elara — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elaph|Elaria
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Elara

eh-LAIR-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#1156
↑↑ Surging
#1156
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 29
Peak rank
#1156 in 2024
5yr change
+225 ranks
Birth frequency
5.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1156 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Elara

Popularity score: 29  ·  SSA Rank: #1156

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
94
Higher than 94% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+225 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
2 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticOld IrishGirl3-syllableCelestialEtherealNatureRisingModernRomanticLiterary influence
Character
graceful eleganceethereal beautyluminous spiritgentle strengthcelestial wonder
STRONG
High confidence

Elara is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1156 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +225 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1156 · rare
Elara at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Irish meaning 'bright' or 'shining'. Associated with starlight and ethereal beauty in Celtic tradition.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1156 in 2024
5yr change:+225 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Elara (moon)
Jupiter's moon in astronomy
Similar Sound
ClaraLaraElowenAlaraVera
Similar Style
AriaAuroraIrisLunaFreyaNora
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Elara
IrisAuroraFinn◈Rowan◈SiennaCallum◈Hazel◈Leo
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Elara illustration
Name Intelligence
Elara · Overview
Summary

Elara is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1156 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elara scores 94/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 225 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Celestial · Romantic · Modern character
Elara carries a ethereal, soft, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Elara is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
elara.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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