Alora
A feminine name of Celtic origin meaning "bright and flawless".
Name Census estimates that about 10,104 living Americans carry the first name Alora. It sits at #225 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alora today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alora births was 2023 (1,492 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Alora is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 11 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
- • Alora is on the rise. The most recent decade saw more than double the registrations of the decade before it.
People living today
10K
~ 1 in 33,923 Americans
Peak year
2023
1,492 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#225
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Alora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alora from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 5,207 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aloras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 48 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Alora, while South Dakota, Maine, New Hampshire recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 170 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alora
The name Alora is believed to have originated from the Spanish language. It is thought to be a variation of the name Alodia, which was derived from the Spanish word "alod," meaning "allodial land" or freehold property.
In some interpretations, Alora is also linked to the Greek word "alora," meaning "breath of life" or "fresh air." This connection suggests that the name may have been used to symbolize vitality, freshness, and a zest for life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alora can be traced back to the 12th century. It was mentioned in a medieval Spanish manuscript, where it referred to a noble woman from the region of Aragon.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained some prominence in Italy. Alora Lamberteschi (1470-1542) was an Italian poet and writer from Florence, known for her works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the human spirit.
In the 18th century, Alora Vespucci (1720-1789) was a prominent Italian singer and composer. She was renowned for her operatic performances and her contributions to the development of early classical music.
Moving into the 19th century, Alora Becker (1832-1891) was a German botanist and explorer. She traveled extensively through South America, documenting and studying the region's diverse flora and fauna.
In the early 20th century, Alora Delgado (1903-1978) was a prominent Mexican painter and activist. Her vibrant murals and paintings depicted the struggles and resilience of the indigenous people of Mexico, making her a significant figure in the Mexican Muralist Movement.
While the name Alora has roots in various cultures and time periods, it remains a unique and melodic name that evokes a sense of freshness, vitality, and a connection to the natural world.
People
Alora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10,104 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 33,923 US residents.
Is Alora a common name?
We classify Alora as "Uncommon". It ranks above 97.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10,267 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alora most popular?
The single biggest year for Alora was 2023, when 1,492 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alora is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.