Girl nameCurrently #5,985 in the USFalling
Elektra
//ɛˈlɛktɹə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20057 lettersStarts with E
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Elektra's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Elektra's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Elektra |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 79 |
| 2006 | 76 |
| 2007 | 63 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2009 | 52 |
| 2010 | 36 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 33 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 29 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Elektra through the decades
- Elektra peaked in 2005, when 79 babies were named Elektra in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Elektra has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Elektra currently ranks #5,985 in the US and is cooling off.