🔥Elara

Greek mythology name

"hazelnut, spear"

Elara Origin and Meaning

The name Elara is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "hazelnut, spear".

A bright, airy choice, Elara appears in Greek mythology and is borne by a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son called Tityos. One of Jupiter's moons is named after her, adding a celestial feel to the name and an appealing connection to astronomy.

Possibly derived from the Greek alara meaning "hazelnut" or "spear", it combines that favorite El- beginning with the popular -ara ending of Clara, Lara, and Amara, making it an alluring choice. A recent year saw it make the UK Top 500, while in the US, it placed just outside the Top 1000, given to 208 girls.

For now, it could make a fresher and less popular alternative to Ella, Lyra, or Laura, though it may end up feeling more popular than it is, thanks to a number of similar sounding choices: Elora, Eliora, Alora, and Alara.

Elara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 379 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Elara

• 379 Nameberry 2025
• 156 Unique 2024
• 468 England 2024

20 Names Similar to Elara

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The name Elara in Pop Culture

• Elara Calore (née Merandus) character in Victoria Aveyard's book, "Red Queen"
• Possibly a shortened form of Ancient Greek Elenara which comes from "Helen" or "Helene."
• Elara Dorne character in video game "Star Wars: The Old Republic"