Elora is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2701 in 1998 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 219 births ranking #218. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 57,834 girls born was named Elora. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Elora is probably an invented name rather than one with a firmly documented ancient root. Its appeal comes largely from its sound and its modern story rather than from one inherited traditional meaning.
The name gained recognition after it was used for an infant girl in the fantasy film Willow in 1988. Since then it has steadily grown in use, especially in the United States.