🔥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

# 262 on Nameberry

Elara Popularity

• 262 Nameberry 2024
• 376 Unique 2023
• 540 England 2021

20 Names Similar to Elara

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Elara.

• Elora
• Eliora
• Eira
• Elysia
• Lyra
• Eliana
• Leora
• Astraea
• Alina
• Eleanora
• Liana
• Circe
• Amara
• Astra
• Asteria
• Eleni
• Cassia
• Ara
• Seren
• Cassiopeia

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"