Ellara
A girl's name of Germanic origin with 19 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Ellara is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 2018 to 2023, Ellara has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Ellara is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ellara is a rare feminine name, likely a creative elaboration of Ella — derived from the Old German alja (all, complete) or a short form of Eleanor (from the Old French Aliénor, meaning the other Aenor). The "-ara" extension gives Ella a more exotic, flowing finish.
Ella has been one of America's top names for over a decade. Ellara takes that beloved, melodic opening and extends it into something less common — keeping the warmth and elegance of Ella while arriving at a name with its own distinct character.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Ellara is rooted in the Germanic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2018 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Ellara’s rarity (19 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ellara has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2018.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 13 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 6 | — |
The Story of Ellara
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Ellara is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ellara are most likely born between 2018 and 2023.
How rare is Ellara?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ellara is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2018, peaked in the 2020s with 13 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2018–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | #15854 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11500 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14317 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2018–2023