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Alondra
GirlSpanish· “lark”
- Meaning
- lark
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- ah-LOHN-druh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #680
- US babies 2025
- 417
- Best rank
- #120 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Alondra
Alondra is a Spanish name that means “lark”.
Alondra is the Spanish word for lark, the small songbird celebrated in poetry for singing as it rises at daybreak. The word descends from the Latin alauda, a term the Romans themselves borrowed from Gaulish. As a given name Alondra is especially associated with Mexican and Mexican American families, and it has a musical, flowing sound with its stress on the middle syllable. Because it is a real word, the name carries a clear image of song and morning. Its nature meaning places it beside other bird names such as Paloma and Wren, and Ali or Londie can serve as nicknames.
Popularity over time
Alondra first appears in US Social Security records in 1959. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 32 different years, starting in 1993. Its best national rank was #120 in 2005, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,721 babies. In 2025, 417 babies were named Alondra, and it ranked #680 nationally. That is 56% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,614 in 1980, #182 in 2000, #254 in 2010, and #680 in 2025. Of the 42,299 US girls named Alondra since records began, 46% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 9,565 babies. Since 2010, 12,867 more have been named Alondra.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Ashlyn, Keira, Adriana, Ciara, and Jazmin.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alondra ranked highest in Oregon, Texas, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | #322 | 11 |
| Texas | #372 | 92 |
| Nevada | #377 | 7 |
| California | #388 | 85 |
| Arizona | #419 | 16 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alondra is usually pronounced ah-LOHN-druh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Alondra
A few middle names that flow with Alondra: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alondra
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alondra mean?
Alondra is a Spanish name that means “lark”.
What is the origin of the name Alondra?
Alondra has Spanish roots. Alondra is the Spanish word for lark, the small songbird celebrated in poetry for singing as it rises at daybreak.
Is Alondra a popular name?
Yes. Alondra ranked #680 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alondra a boy or girl name?
Alondra is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alondra?
Alondra is usually pronounced ah-LOHN-druh. 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