🔥Elara

Greek mythology name

"hazelnut, spear"

Elara Origin and Meaning

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

In Greek mythology, Elara was a lover of Zeus who gave birth to a giant son (ouch); it's also the name of one of the moons of Jupiter, giving it a celestial feel. 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 all round appealing choice. Currently in the UK Top 1000, and on the rise in the US, it could be a fresher or less popular alternative to Ella, Lyra, or Laura.

Elara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 281 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Elara

• 281 Nameberry 2025
• 376 Unique 2023
• 570 England 2023

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"