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?
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Common Nicknames for Elora

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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

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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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