Bright, shining one; a moon of Jupiter
In Greek mythology, Elara was a lover of Zeus and the mother of the giant Tityos. The name gained modern recognition when it was assigned to one of Jupiter's moons in 1975. It is often associated with celestial beauty and light.
About 275 girls were named Elara in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A moon of Jupiter named after the mythological figure
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