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Elektra
GirlMeaning of Elektra: Greek: 'amber' or 'shining'
Elektra is a girl's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6047th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 3318th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6047
18 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3318
7 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
828
First recorded 1985 · peak 2005
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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