Alura
A feminine name of Latin origin meaning "breath of air" or "breeze".
Name Census estimates that about 637 living Americans carry the first name Alura. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alura today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alura births was 1999 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alura. 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.
People living today
637
~ 1 in 538,076 Americans
Peak year
1999
34 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,291
Tracked since 1932
Popularity
Alura: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alura from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 187 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Alura remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alura 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 Alura during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aluras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Alura
The name Alura is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the classical language of the Indian subcontinent. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "alok," which means "light" or "radiance." This suggests that the name Alura may have been given to children as a representation of their perceived beauty or brightness.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alura can be found in ancient Hindu texts, particularly in the Puranas, which are a collection of Hindu mythological stories and legends. In these texts, Alura is sometimes mentioned as a minor goddess or celestial being associated with light and beauty.
During the medieval period, the name Alura gained popularity among certain royal families and aristocratic circles in parts of South Asia. It was often used as a name for princesses and noblewomen, reflecting the name's association with grace and radiance.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Alura was Alura Devi, a 12th-century queen consort of the Chahamana dynasty in present-day Rajasthan, India. She is remembered for her patronage of art and literature during her husband's reign.
Another prominent individual with the name Alura was Alura Shikoh, the eldest daughter of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, who ruled the Indian subcontinent in the 17th century. Alura Shikoh was known for her intellectual pursuits and her contributions to the arts and architecture of the Mughal Empire.
In the 18th century, a renowned Indian classical dancer and courtesan named Alura Bai gained fame in the courts of the Maratha Empire. She was celebrated for her grace, beauty, and mastery of the traditional Kathak dance form.
The name Alura also found its way into Persian literature and poetry during the medieval period, where it was often used as a metaphor for beauty and radiance. One notable Persian poet who referenced Alura in his works was Hafez, who lived in the 14th century.
While the name Alura has ancient roots and historical significance, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times, especially outside of South Asia. However, its association with light, beauty, and grace continues to make it a meaningful and evocative choice for parents seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Alura + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alura 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
Alura: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alura?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 637 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alura 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 538,076 US residents.
Is Alura a common name?
We classify Alura as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 658 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alura most popular?
The single biggest year for Alura was 1999, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alura is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Alura a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alura 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.