Elara
Elara is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “cheerful, bright.” It ranked #942 in the United States in 2025. In Greek mythology, Elara was a mortal woman loved by Zeus and mother of the giant Tityos.
how do you pronounce Elara?
eh-LAR-ah
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what does Elara mean?
The name Elara means “cheerful, bright.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
In Greek mythology, Elara was a mortal woman loved by Zeus and mother of the giant Tityos. A moon of Jupiter bears her name, discovered by Charles Kowal in 1905. The name has surged in popularity as parents discover its celestial connections and melodious sound, sitting at the intersection of mythology and astronomy.
where does the name Elara come from?
No reference material was retrieved for Elara. The Greek-mythology account describing her as a mortal loved by Zeus and mother of Tityos, and the naming of a Jupiter moon after her, are not confirmed by anything found in the sources fetched for this batch.
the history of Elara
Nothing further can be said about its history as a given name in the absence of a dedicated source.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #942 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Elara?
- Elara (moon of Jupiter, named after the mythological figure)
what names are similar to Elara?
what names go well with Elara?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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