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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Elektra — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Elek|Elen
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Elektra

uh-LEK-truh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#5985
↑↑ Surging
#5985
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#5272 in 2021
5yr change
+498 ranks
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 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 #5985 · 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
Greek girl names
Elektra

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #5985

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+498 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Elektra is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
MythologicalGreekGirl3-syllableClassicalRareElectrifyingStrong characterCelestial-inspired
Character
fierce intensityelectric energybold determinationpassionate convictionmagnetic presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Elektras

lethalintelligentpassionateconflictedskilled
STRONG
High confidence

Elektra is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5985 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +498 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5985 · very rare
Elektra at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'elektron' meaning amber. In mythology, Electra was a daughter of Agamemnon, associated with brilliance and light.
Language root:Ancient Greek · ēlektron
Peak rank:#5272 in 2021
5yr change:+498 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Elektra King
James Bond character
Elektra Natchios
Marvel Comics character
Similar Sound
ElenaElectraElaraAlessandraEsmeralda
Similar Style
Artemis◈AthenaPersephoneCalypsoIsolde
Works well with
Apollo◈Orion◈Jasper◈SiennaTheaMaximusIris
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Isolde
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↓ Fading
Sophia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Elektra · Overview
Summary

Elektra is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #5985 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Elektra scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 498 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Mythological · Celestial character
Elektra carries a bold, ethereal, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Elektra is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
elektra.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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