Elira

♀ Girl

Pronounced eh-LEE-rah /ɛˈli.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Albanian, 'the free one; born free' (linked to i lirë, 'free')Medium

In 30 seconds: The free one; born free: Elira is Albanian for 'the free one'. Lyrical, soft, and warm (said 'eh-LEE-rah').

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Origin MediumAlbanian

MeaningFrom Albanian, 'the free one; born free' (linked to i lirë, 'free')

U.S. rank (2025)#4205 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births34 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 190

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

Elira comes from Albanian — 'the free one; born free' (linked to i lirë, 'free, at liberty'). A lyrical, soft, modern Albanian girls' name (said 'eh-LEE-rah'; nickname Eli).

In the U.S. it appears in Albanian families. Rare, the-free-one at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Elira means 'the free one; born free' in Albanian (linked to i lirë, 'free') — a lyrical, soft modern Albanian name (said 'eh-LEE-rah').

Overall data confidence 65%

Albanian references — Elira — etymology

Variations

ElirahElyra

Nicknames

Eli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elira mean?

Elira is Albanian for 'the free one; born free'.

How do you pronounce Elira?

It's said eh-LEE-rah /ɛˈli.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Elira a boy or girl name?

Elira is a girl's name.

How popular is Elira?

Elira is a rare name in the U.S.