GirlAncient Greek origin3 syllables
Electra
Meaning: “amber”
About the name Electra
Electra is a girl name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “amber”.
It has a unique feel. In 2025, Electra ranked #8000 for girls in the US, with 13 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2006. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Electra were girls.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, meaning “amber”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Electra”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #8000
- In 2015
- #7069
- Babies in 2025
- 13
Popularity of Electra, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.