UK girl's name
Elora
A feminine name of Norse origin meaning "of the sun".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Elora is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Elora popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #218, with 219 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 219 births.
This profile covers 1,183 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, 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.
Elora is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 1,238 living people in the UK are called Elora. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Elora ranked #218 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 219 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 219 girls were registered as Elora.
- • Elora ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #244 in 2024.
- • About 1,238 living people in the UK are estimated to have Elora as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#218
2024
Births in 2024
219
Latest year
Peak year
2024
219 births
Estimated living
1,238
2026
Meaning
What does Elora mean?
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.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Elora over time
The chart below shows babies named Elora registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Elora, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 219 births in 2024, compared with 219 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Elora by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Elora 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 | #364 | 664 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1064 | 410 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2324 | 95 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2882 | 14 | 3 |
Geography
Where Elora is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Elora. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Elora ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #244 in 2024.
Across the UK
Elora in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#244 in 2024
5 years of NRS records, 39 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#288 in 2024
5 years of NISRA records, 21 total registered
Related
Names similar to Elora
- 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
Elora: questions and answers
How popular is the name Elora in the UK right now?
In 2024, Elora was ranked #218 for girls in England and Wales, with 219 births registered.
When was Elora most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 219 babies registered as Elora in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Elora?
A feminine name of Norse origin meaning "of the sun".
How many people are called Elora in the UK?
A total of 1,183 babies have been registered as Elora across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 39 more in Scotland and 21 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Elora most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Elora ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #244 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.