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Alara
GirlTurkish· “water fairy in Turkish folklore”
- Meaning
- water fairy in Turkish folklore
- Origin
- Turkish
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAHR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #652
- US babies 2025
- 441
- Best rank
- #652 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Alara
Alara is a Turkish name that is usually said to mean “water fairy in Turkish folklore”.
Alara is a Turkish name linked to folklore, where it is often said to be the name of a water fairy who helps children fall asleep. This explanation is widely repeated, but its origins are hard to trace. The name is used in Turkey and among Turkish families elsewhere. It is said uh-LAHR-uh, with stress on the second syllable. Alara has a gentle, flowing sound, and Lara is a natural nickname.
Popularity over time
Alara first appears in US Social Security records in 1989. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 2025. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #652, and its highest count, 441 babies. Use has grown 880% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #5,498 in 2000, #3,311 in 2010, and #652 in 2025. Of the 2,183 US girls named Alara since records began, 56% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 605 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Andie, Hana, Georgina, Noor, and Chana.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alara ranked highest in Nevada, Florida, and Maryland.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | #236 | 11 |
| Florida | #329 | 54 |
| Maryland | #459 | 11 |
| Oklahoma | #484 | 8 |
| New Jersey | #499 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alara is usually pronounced uh-LAHR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Alara
A few middle names that flow with Alara: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alara
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alara mean?
Alara is a Turkish name that is usually said to mean “water fairy in Turkish folklore”.
What is the origin of the name Alara?
Alara has Turkish roots. Alara is a Turkish name linked to folklore, where it is often said to be the name of a water fairy who helps children fall asleep.
Is Alara a popular name?
Yes. Alara ranked #652 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alara a boy or girl name?
Alara is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alara?
Alara is usually pronounced uh-LAHR-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings