Bright, shining light or sun ray
Ellanora is a modern elaboration of Eleanor, likely influenced by the popularity of names like Ella and Nora. It ultimately derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, which may be connected to the Greek 'helios' meaning sun or the Latin 'lenire' meaning to soften.
Less common today
Ellanora isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,053 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
