What does the name Electra mean?

Electra is a girl name of Greek origin: shining, amber, radiant.

When was the name Electra most popular?

Electra has stayed rare in US Social Security records since 1890, with no peak decade to name.

What are names similar to Electra?

Names similar to Electra in origin and style include Cassandra, Helena, Achara, Pandora, Selene.

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Electra

girl name

Origin

Greek

Syllables

Peak era

Rare

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

shining, amber, radiant

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890srare in US records2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Electra has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.

Names that fit alongside Electra

Cassandra Helena Achara Pandora Selene Sophia

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