boy's name
Elra
EL-ruh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 51
Elra is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1935 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Elra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 10 |
How Popular Is Elra?
In 1935, Elra was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Elra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Elra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Elra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Elra
- English EL-ruh
Sibling Names for Elra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Elra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Elra
How popular is the name Elra?
In 1935, Elra was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Elra a girl's or a boy's name?
Elra is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Elra?
Elra has 2 syllables.
When was Elra most popular?
Elra peaked in 1919, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.