US Popularity:886
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Hebrew, American
Meaning:Sun ray; God is my light
Give your newest ray of light a name to match their shining energy! Elora is a girl's name of Greek, Hebrew, and American origin. This bright and sprightly name is translated from Greek as "sun ray," being made up of a combination of Ella and Nora. It also has roots in Hebrew, where it derives from Eliora and means "God is my light." Sci-fi fans will also love this name's connection to Ridley Scott's 1988 classic Willow. What could be a better way to remind baby of the dazzling future ahead of them than choosing a name full of warmth, interest, and beauty such as this?

Common Nicknames for Elora

What’s not to like about the name Elora? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Elora

How Popular Is The Name Elora?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Elora is currently #231 on The Bump
Girl:Elora is currently #168 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Elora is currently #886 in U.S. births
Girl:Elora is currently #432 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#432
in 2023
+ 80
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky

  • Rubin, Scott (2020). Naming Your Little Geek: The Complete List of Comic, Game, Sci-Fi & Fantasy Names!. Familius LLC. p. 84. ISBN 9781641702782.

  • Behind the Name, Elora December 2022

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