UK girl's name
Elettra
An Italian feminine name meaning "shining one" or "bright one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2021. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elettra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elettra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2021 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4634, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2012 to 2021. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Elettra is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Elettra. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2022 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elettra ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales in 2021, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 4 girls were registered as Elettra.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elettra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4634
2021
Births in 2021
4
Latest year
Peak year
2021
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Elettra mean?
The name Elettra has its origins in ancient Greek mythology and language. It is derived from the Greek word "elektron," meaning "amber" or "shining sun." This name was borne by the tragic figure Electra from Greek mythology, the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra.
In the ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles, Electra is depicted as a strong-willed and determined woman seeking revenge for her father's murder at the hands of her mother and her mother's lover, Aegisthus. This powerful character's name has since become a symbol of unwavering determination and resilience.
The earliest recorded use of the name Elettra dates back to ancient Greece, where it was primarily associated with the mythological figure. Over the centuries, the name has been adopted across various cultures and languages, with slight variations in spelling and pronunciation.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Elettra was Elettra Marconi, the daughter of the renowned Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, who pioneered the development of radio communication. Born in 1905, Elettra played a significant role in preserving her father's legacy and promoting his contributions to science.
Another prominent individual with the name Elettra was Elettra Pollastrini, an Italian ballerina and choreographer who lived from 1824 to 1897. She was a leading figure in the world of dance during the 19th century and is credited with establishing the Italian school of classical ballet.
In the realm of literature, Elettra Bedon was an Italian author and poet born in 1871. Her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated today.
The name Elettra also has a connection to the world of opera. Elettra Tossico, an Italian operatic soprano born in 1873, was renowned for her powerful and emotive performances in various operatic roles, including the title role in Vincenzo Bellini's opera "Norma."
Lastly, Elettra Bullrich, an Argentine politician and lawyer born in 1953, has made a significant impact in her country's political landscape. She has held several high-profile positions, including serving as a member of the National Congress and as the Minister of Labor, Employment, and Social Security.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elettra over time
The chart below shows babies named Elettra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2012 to 2021. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elettra, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2021, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elettra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elettra was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4634 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5876 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Elettra
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Elettra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elettra in the UK right now?
In 2021, Elettra was ranked #4634 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Elettra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 4 babies registered as Elettra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elettra?
An Italian feminine name meaning "shining one" or "bright one".
How many people are called Elettra in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Elettra across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.