Ellanora
A girl's name of Greek origin with 578 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ellanora peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 36 babies received this name in a single year (2023). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Ellanora remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Ellanora ranks #6212 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ellanora is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a compound of Ella (from the Germanic meaning 'all' or a short form of Eleanor) and Nora (from the Greek Eleanor meaning 'bright, shining light'). The combination creates an extended, graceful form with double elegance.
Ellanora has the ornate quality of Victorian compound names — full, flowing, and ceremonial. It's the kind of name that sounds equally beautiful whispered as a lullaby or announced formally at graduation. Its rarity ensures any Ellanora will be entirely memorable.
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Phonetically, Ellanora belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At four syllables, it has a multi-syllable cadence that gives it presence and gravitas.
Within the Greek naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Greek names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Ellanora’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ellanora has 45+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1896.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 146 | #4775 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 199 | #7415 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 37 | #13930 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 23 | #4119 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 87 | #3652 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 69 | #3032 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 6 | #1765 | ▼ |
| 1890s | 11 | #1609 | — |
The Story of Ellanora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Ellanora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ellanora are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Ellanora?
Only about 1 in every 189,474 babies born in 2024 was named Ellanora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1896, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 199 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ellanora by the numbers
- Would fill 12 school buses
- Meeting one Ellanora per day would take 1.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1896–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19 | #6212 |
| 2023 | 36 | #4069 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4400 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4999 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4196 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4684 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4178 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5089 |
| 2016 | 26 | #5183 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5339 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7088 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7873 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12564 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10612 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11544 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10184 |
| 2008 | 6 | #15987 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14356 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15699 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13422 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1896–2024