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Elektra

female

Meaning

"Shining Amber"

From Greek mythology, it is associated with brightness and amber-like sheen, and remains a recognizable classical name.

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Popularity History of Elektra

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#5985Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Elektra did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
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no national rank in 2024

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Elektra Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Elektra.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Elektra

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length7 letters

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