Elliora
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 60 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Elliora reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The open, warm quality of its ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Elliora ranks #8566 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Elliora is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a compound of Elli (from the Hebrew El, 'God') and ora ('light'), meaning 'God is my light' or 'divine light.' It combines the popular Ellie sound with a deeply spiritual Hebrew meaning.
Elliora has a flowing, lyrical quality that bridges modern naming trends with ancient Hebrew tradition. It suits parents who love Eliana, Eliora, or Nora but want something uniquely their own — a name that sounds both ethereal and grounded.
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Elliora appeared in SSA records in 2013, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 60 recorded births, Elliora has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Elliora has 8+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25 | #11667 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 35 | #13637 | — |
The Story of Elliora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Elliora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Elliora are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Elliora?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Elliora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 35 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Elliora by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(8 years, 2013–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #8566 |
| 2023 | 6 | #13914 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12520 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11666 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14649 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11123 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13413 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17332 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2024