Elora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Elora originates from Hebrew, meaning 'God is my light'. It has evolved into its modern form from its Hebrew roots. The name is recognized for its elegance and has gained popularity in recent decades, with no significant biblical references. Variants include Ellora and Lora, and it is currently associated with positive traits of beauty and illumination.
The name Elora is most popular in Colorado, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elora has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3540th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4145th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6304th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3058th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1842nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 658th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elora"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈlɔːrə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Elora is derived from the Hebrew name 'Elora' which means 'God is my light'. It combines the elements 'El' meaning 'God' and 'or' meaning 'light'.
Meaning
God is my light
Language Evolution
Elora (modern form), Elora (Hebrew origin)
Historical Usage
Elora gained popularity in the late 20th century as a feminine name, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Ellora, Elorae, Lora
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Elora is perceived as elegant and modern, often associated with beauty and light.
Famous People
Elora Hardy (designer and entrepreneur), Elora Stowell (actress)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elora"
"Elora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3540th of 9107 | 119 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4145th of 9204 | 86 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6304th of 12526 | 66 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11493rd of 19264 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3058th of 27321 | 546 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1842nd of 35406 | 1,704 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 658th of 30306 | 5,387 |
Regional Popularity of "Elora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
95.17% 3507th/3685 |
91.44% 4092nd/4475 |
57.12% 2967th/5194 |
39.94% 2523rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.10% 2433rd/4582 |
47.89% 2473rd/5164 |
28.76% 2103rd/7313 |
19.87% 1483rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
16.34% 651st/3984 |
15.29% 686th/4487 |
10.03% 684th/6822 |
9.51% 597th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.