Elora
A feminine name of Norse origin meaning "of the sun".
Name Census estimates that about 7,649 living Americans carry the first name Elora. It sits at #364 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Elora today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Elora births was 2024 (858 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Elora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Elora with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Elora is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 12 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
7.6K
~ 1 in 44,810 Americans
Peak year
2024
858 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#364
Tracked since 1898
Census
Elora in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 4,405 people with the first name Elora, which placed it at #4,304 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#4,304
National first-name rank
People counted
4.4K
4,405 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
1.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
65.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Elora
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elora is White at 65.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.1%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Elora described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Elora at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.6% · 2,891
- Hispanic or Latino16.1% · 709
- Two or more races8.8% · 386
- Black or African American4.9% · 218
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 153
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.1% · 48
Popularity
Elora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Elora from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 13 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 3,195 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Elora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eloras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 46 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Elora, while New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 127 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Elora
The name Elora has its origins in the Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word "Elara" meaning "bride" or "young woman." The name is believed to have originated in ancient India, dating back to the 3rd century BCE or earlier.
In Hindu mythology, Elora is mentioned as the name of a beautiful apsara (celestial nymph) who was known for her grace and charm. The name is also associated with the ancient city of Ellora, located in the Indian state of Maharashtra, which is famous for its rock-cut cave temples and sculptures dating back to the 6th century CE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Elora can be found in the ancient Sanskrit text, the Mahabharata, where it is mentioned as the name of a character. The name gained popularity in India and was used by several notable figures throughout history.
One of the most famous individuals with the name Elora was Elora Devi (1905-1988), an Indian classical dancer and choreographer who was instrumental in reviving and popularizing the Odissi dance form. She was awarded the Padma Bhushan, one of India's highest civilian honors, for her contributions to the arts.
Another notable figure was Elora Govindacharya (1675-1728), a renowned Indian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of calculus. His works, including the "Karanapaddhati," a treatise on mathematical astronomy, gained widespread recognition and influence.
In the realm of literature, Elora Bora (1902-1983) was a prominent Indian writer and poet from Assam, known for her works in the Assamese language. Her poetry collection, "Ati Narir Kabita," published in 1927, was a groundbreaking work that explored themes of female identity and empowerment.
Elora Hakim (1900-1982) was an Indian social activist and reformer who devoted her life to the upliftment of women and children. She founded the Aarushi Society, an organization that worked towards promoting education and healthcare for underprivileged communities.
In more recent times, Elora Hardy (1970-present) is a Canadian actress and writer, best known for her roles in television series such as "The Collector" and "Bitten." She has also authored several books and plays, showcasing her versatility as an artist.
People
Elora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Elora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Elora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Elora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7,649 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Elora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 44,810 US residents.
Is Elora a common name?
We classify Elora as "Rare". It ranks above 97.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7,945 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Elora most popular?
The single biggest year for Elora was 2024, when 858 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Elora is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Elora in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 4,405 people with the name Elora, or 1.46 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #4,304 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Elora in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Elora?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Elora appears almost entirely female. Of the 4,399 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Elora?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Elora is White at 65.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (16.1%) and Two or More Races (8.8%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Elora most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Elora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.6% (2,891 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Elora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Elora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Elora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Elora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Elora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Elora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Elora?
See how many Americans are named Elora on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.