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Electra

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Pronounced ee-LEK-trah /iˈlɛk.trə/High

Meaning: From the Greek elektra, 'amber; shining, radiant' (Electra, a princess of Greek myth, daughter of Agamemnon); we note the mythLow

In 30 seconds: Amber; shining, radiant: Electra is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningFrom the Greek elektra, 'amber; shining, radiant' (Electra, a princess of Greek myth, daughter of Agamemnon); we note the myth

U.S. rank (2025)#8000 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Electra comes from the Greek elektra, 'amber; shining, radiant' (Electra, a princess of Greek myth, daughter of Agamemnon; we note the myth). A crisp, classic name (said 'ee-LEK-trah').

In the U.S. it appears as a mythic/classical revival name. Rare, amber-and-shining at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Electra means 'amber; shining, radiant' in Greek (Electra, the princess of Greek myth) — a crisp, striking name (we note the myth; said 'ee-LEK-trah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Electra — Greek; myth

Variations

ElektraElettra

Nicknames

Ella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Electra mean?

Electra is Greek for 'amber; shining, radiant' (a princess of Greek myth). We note the myth.

How do you pronounce Electra?

It's said ee-LEK-trah /ilk.tr/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Electra a boy or girl name?

Electra is a girl's name.

How popular is Electra?

Electra is a very rare name in the U.S.