God has answered or light
Eliara is a modern name likely created as a blend of the Hebrew element 'Eli' (my God) and the Latin-derived 'ara' or 'clara', suggesting light or an altar. It is often interpreted as a feminine elaboration of Eliana, meaning 'God has answered'.
Less common today
Eliara isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,746 in 2025.
A character in the fantasy novel series 'The Chronicles of Elantra' · The Chronicles of Elantra
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
