Will my child share the name Elektra with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Elektra per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elektra in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elektra becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elektra has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1380 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1296 in 2007. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Elektra a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elektra is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Elektra a popular baby name in the United States?

Elektra does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3319

Elektra

Elektra is a distinctive choice, ranked #3319 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Elektra in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3319

About the Name Elektra

Elektra has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1380 places in five years. It was most popular in 2007 at #1296 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Elektra is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.