Elora
- Meaning
- Several proposed origins; meaning depends on the connection
- Origin
- English
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What does Elora mean?
Elora means “Several proposed origins; meaning depends on the connection”.
Elora has been connected with names such as Eliora, Elnora, and Eleanor, but there is no single settled explanation for every use. The meaning “God is my light” belongs specifically to the Eliora route and should not automatically be assigned to all Eloras.
Elora Danan in the film Willow gives the name a recognizable fantasy association. Elle and Lora offer possible short forms. Families choosing Elora to honor an Eleanor may have a different naming story from those drawn to Eliora or the film. Identifying that intended connection helps make the explanation more precise than a list of interchangeable meanings.
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Variations & related forms
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How popular is Elora?
United States · 2025Explore how often Elora is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #354 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Elora
- 861 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 0% Unchanged from 2024
Elora over time
United States · Girls
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #354 | 861 |
| 2024 | Girls | #364 | 861 |
| 2023 | Girls | #433 | 713 |
| 2022 | Girls | #512 | 613 |
| 2021 | Girls | #547 | 558 |
| 2020 | Girls | #636 | 455 |
| 2019 | Girls | #833 | 326 |
| 2018 | Girls | #724 | 393 |
| 2017 | Girls | #736 | 384 |
| 2016 | Girls | #759 | 376 |
| 2015 | Girls | #958 | 283 |
| 2014 | Girls | #1,081 | 237 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
Names like Elora
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Eliora
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God is my light
Listed among Elora’s variations and related forms.
Evelyn
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Desired; or water, island
Shares an origin with Elora.
Eliana
Mostly girls- Meaning
- My God has answered; sun
Shares an origin with Elora.
Eleanor
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Uncertain; from Aliénor
Shares an origin with Elora.
Violet
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Purple
Shares an origin with Elora.
Harper
Mostly girls- Meaning
- Harp player
Shares an origin with Elora.
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