AI’s Pick for the ‘Perfect’ Baby Name: Elara

Jack and Jill may be fading from the baby‑name charts, but a fresh contender is rising — and it comes courtesy of artificial intelligence.

AI, which has already stepped into roles ranging from therapist to baby shower planner, has now ventured into the world of naming. Its latest suggestion? A name that’s short, unique, and full of meaning: Elara.

Why Elara?

According to AI, Elara is the “perfect” baby name. Inspired by Greek roots and built around soft vowels, it’s already popular in AI‑generated stories, chatbots, and even math workbooks. Naming expert Laura Wattenberg agrees, calling Elara the must‑have name of 2025. She notes that while rare among humans, it’s a smash hit in the AI universe.

Moms Are On Board

Interestingly, parents were already embracing Elara before AI crowned it. On Reddit, one user shared: “Good friends of mine have a 3‑year‑old named Elara Iris. It’s a pretty name. I had never heard it before.” Others praised its beauty, international appeal, and ties to Greek mythology and Jupiter’s moon — even suggesting it could inspire nursery décor.

Mythology & Celestial Links

In Greek mythology, Elara was a mortal princess, daughter of King Orchomenus, and a lover of Zeus. To hide her pregnancy from Hera, Zeus concealed her beneath the Earth, where she gave birth to the giant Tityas.

Astronomically, Elara is also the eighth‑largest moon of Jupiter, discovered in 1905 by Charles Dillon Perrine.

The Future of Elara

Though AI may adore the name, Elara hasn’t yet become mainstream. But with growing acceptance of AI in everyday life, it may not be long before more babies carry this rare yet powerful name.