Elora

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LOR-ah /ɛˈlɔːr.ə/High

Meaning: Likely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God is my light' or 'shining one'. Also used as a variant of Elara, a moon of Jupiter.Medium

In 30 seconds: Elora is a luminous name blending the divine Hebrew El with the light-giving suffix -ora. It resonates with both ancient meaning and the magic of the 1988 film Willow, whose child heroine bore this name.

💕 Browse more names

Origin MediumHebrew, Greek

MeaningLikely a blend of Eleanor or Hebrew El (God) with the light-bearing suffix -ora, meaning 'God is my light' or 'shining one'. Also used as a variant of Elara, a moon of Jupiter.

U.S. rank (2025)#354 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births861 girls (0.05% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,806

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Elora is a modern name with contested etymology. It may be formed from the Hebrew element El (God) and the suffix -ora (light, as in Nora or Aurora), yielding 'God is my light'. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Eleanor or a creative coinage. Elara is a moon of Jupiter named after a Greek mythological figure, and Elora may draw on this astronomical connection.

Elora gained cultural attention through the 1988 fantasy film Willow, in which Elora Danan is the prophesied infant at the story's center. The name has since been used by parents drawn to its melodic beauty and magical associations. In the twenty-first century, Elora entered the US top 500 girls' names and is rising as parents rediscover names from fantasy and mythology.

Did you know? In the 1988 fantasy film Willow, directed by Ron Howard, the magical infant prophesied to overthrow an evil queen is named Elora Danan — a name invented for the film that has since inspired real parents to give it to their daughters.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name: Elora — Etymology discussion and possible originsSocial Security Administration Name Data — US popularity trends for Elora

Variations

ElaraEloraeElorah

Nicknames

EllieLoraEl

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Elora…

Elara— near-identical celestial name (a moon of Jupiter) with the same luminous mythological quality

Aurora— three-syllable Latin name meaning 'dawn light' with the same celestial radiance

Thea— two-syllable Greek name meaning 'goddess' with the same mythological luminosity

Frequently Asked

What does the name Elora mean?

Elora likely means 'God is my light', from Hebrew El (God) and the -ora suffix (light) — though its exact origin is debated.

How do you pronounce Elora?

Elora is pronounced eh-LOR-ah (/ɛˈlɔːr.ə/), three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Elora a boy or girl name?

Elora is a girl's name.

How popular is Elora?

Elora entered the US top 500 girls' names in the 2010s and is rising, partly through the influence of the film Willow.