Electra

At a Glance: Name: Electra – Meaning: amber, shining – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ih-LEK-trah

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Electra is a girl's name of Ancient Greek origin, pronounced ih-LEK-trah, and it means "amber" or "shining." It has a romantic, storybook feel with a bold, worldly edge, the kind of name that stands out without being hard to say.

Meaning & Origin of Electra

Meaning: Amber, shining.

Origin: Ancient Greek.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Electra

Phonetic: ih-LEK-trah   IPA: /ɪˈlɛktrə/

Popularity of Electra

Electra is rare in the U.S.: in 2024 it ranked #9068, with 11 babies given the name. Its highest rank in the Social Security data, which starts in 1910, was #2215 that same year, 1910, when 6 babies were named Electra.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1910–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Electra mean?

Amber, shining. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Electra)

How do you pronounce Electra?

Electra is pronounced ih-LEK-trah (IPA: /ɪˈlɛktrə/).

Is Electra a popular name right now?

Electra peaked at #2215 in 1910 and is ranked #9068 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1910–2024.)

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