Alara Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alara is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alara?
Alara is spelled A-L-A-R-A. The name has 5 letters.
Alara at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alara may derive from Turkish origins meaning “water fairy” or from Yoruba origins meaning “one worthy of praise.”
- Origin
- Alara is a name used in multiple cultures, including Turkish and Yoruba, each with distinct possible meanings.
- Pronunciation
- ah-LAHR-ah · 3 syllables
Alara Popularity in 2025
Rank#652
Recorded Births441
- Girls usage rose 412 places to #652 and recorded 207 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alara Mean?
Alara may derive from Turkish origins meaning “water fairy” or from Yoruba origins meaning “one worthy of praise.”
Origin: Alara is a name used in multiple cultures, including Turkish and Yoruba, each with distinct possible meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Alara?
Pronunciationah-LAHR-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alara?
- History
- The name Alara is attested in cultural contexts such as Turkish folklore and Yoruba traditions, where its usage and meaning vary.
Alara Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 441 | #652 |
| 2024 | Girls | 234 | #1,064 |
| 2023 | Girls | 177 | #1,292 |
| 2022 | Girls | 144 | #1,506 |
| 2021 | Girls | 119 | #1,730 |
| 2020 | Girls | 98 | #1,948 |
| 2019 | Girls | 136 | #1,569 |
| 2018 | Girls | 98 | #1,997 |
| 2017 | Girls | 63 | #2,713 |
| 2016 | Girls | 38 | #3,923 |
| 2015 | Girls | 45 | #3,478 |
| 2014 | Girls | 37 | #4,003 |
| 2013 | Girls | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2012 | Girls | 54 | #3,094 |
| 2011 | Girls | 48 | #3,350 |
| 2010 | Girls | 49 | #3,306 |
| 2009 | Girls | 40 | #3,870 |
| 2008 | Girls | 34 | #4,448 |
| 2007 | Girls | 35 | #4,299 |
| 2006 | Girls | 30 | #4,685 |
| 2005 | Girls | 24 | #5,266 |
| 2004 | Girls | 30 | #4,492 |
| 2003 | Girls | 30 | #4,307 |
| 2002 | Girls | 30 | #4,179 |
When Was Alara Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
441 recorded births
National rank #652
2024 · Girls
234 recorded births
National rank #1,064
2023 · Girls
177 recorded births
National rank #1,292
2022 · Girls
144 recorded births
National rank #1,506
Where Alara Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #235 | 11 |
| FL | #329 | 54 |
| MD | #459 | 11 |
| OK | #483 | 8 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| SC | #519 | 9 |
| VA | #520 | 15 |
| CA | #548 | 59 |