Elora
Girl name · 50 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Elora: 50 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 2024.
Elora is a name of Hebrew origin, thought to be a variant of Eliora, meaning "God is my light" – a poetic and spiritual choice that has gained modern appeal. It entered the public consciousness largely through the 1988 fantasy film *Willow*, which features the infant Princess Elora Danan, a character destined to defeat an evil queen. The name also lends itself to the world of real geography: Elora is a charming town in Ontario, Canada, known for its limestone gorges and 19th-century architecture, though its naming likely derives from the same Hebrew roots rather than a famous bearer. A notable variant is Alora, sometimes linked to the Latin *alaura* meaning "a breeze," giving the name a light, airy quality that parents find both distinctive and accessible.
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202415 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #30111 babies
- Total births
- 50since 2020
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 213%vs prior 5y