Amber; shining, bright
Derived from the Greek word 'elektron', meaning amber. In Greek mythology, Elektra was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for her fierce loyalty and strength. The name is also associated with the 'shining' or 'radiant' quality of light.
About 18 girls were named Elektra in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Marvel Comics assassin and anti-heroine · Daredevil
Princess of Argos in Greek tragedy · Sophocles' Elektra
Antagonist in the James Bond film The World Is Not Enough · The World Is Not Enough
American actress and model (stage name)
