Elara vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elara

Girl #1,158 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,158
Total SSA Count
208
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Lara, Ara

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May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Elara Rank #1,158
May Rank #1,351

Elara is more popular, ranked #1158 vs #1351 for May.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elara ___

  • Elara Rose
  • Elara Jane
  • Elara Violet
  • Elara Mae
  • Elara Celeste
  • Elara Wren

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elara

Luna Lyra Orion Nova Cassia

If you choose May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elara or May more popular?

Elara is more popular, ranked #1158 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Elara and May mean?

Elara means "mortal princess loved by Zeus (mythological)" (Greek origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Elara and May boy or girl names?

Elara is primarily a girl name. May is primarily a girl name.

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