Elara
Every Elara since 2002 — 1,790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elara
Elara is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #942 in 2025 with 275 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 1,790 American babies have been named Elara. Its peak came in 2025, when 275 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 275 | #942 |
| 2024 | 209 | #1,153 |
| 2023 | 163 | #1,382 |
| 2022 | 177 | #1,326 |
| 2021 | 149 | #1,443 |
| 2020 | 136 | #1,554 |
| 2019 | 155 | #1,437 |
| 2018 | 175 | #1,301 |
| 2017 | 126 | #1,700 |
| 2016 | 55 | #3,025 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,428 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,848 |
| 2013 | 23 | #5,704 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6,679 |
| 2011 | 18 | #6,937 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,632 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,785 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,120 |
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| 2005 | 7 | #13,412 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,158 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,507 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,431 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elara in 2025?
Elara ranked #942 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 275 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elara?
1,790 babies have been named Elara in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elara most popular?
Elara peaked in 2025, when 275 newborns received the name.
Is Elara a boy or girl name?
Elara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elara rising or falling?
Elara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.