Charlotte Girl
SHAHR-luht
“free man” · French
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Alora
GirlAmerican (modern coinage)
- Meaning
- uncertain (origin disputed)
- Origin
- American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAWR-uh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #195
- US babies 2025
- 1,614
- Best rank
- #195 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Alora
Alora is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
Alora is a modern name whose origin is uncertain. It resembles names such as Alura, Aurora and Laura, and it is also the name of a town in southern Spain, but none of these clearly explains its use as a given name. Various websites give it poetic meanings, but these are not supported by reliable sources. What makes Alora appealing is its sound: soft, flowing and feminine, with an elegant three-syllable rhythm. It is easy to spell and pronounce. Lora and Lori are possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Alora first appears in US Social Security records in 1918. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 8 different years, starting in 2018. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #195, and its highest count, 1,614 babies. Use has grown 680% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #10,428 in 1980, #1,447 in 2000, #1,392 in 2010, and #195 in 2025. Of the 11,893 US girls named Alora since records began, 57% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,280 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lia, Haven, Celeste, Kaylani, and Kaia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alora ranked highest in New Mexico, Hawaii, and Alaska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #52 | 20 |
| Hawaii | #56 | 11 |
| Alaska | #90 | 7 |
| Delaware | #100 | 8 |
| Arkansas | #120 | 24 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Alora is usually pronounced uh-LAWR-uh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ra”.
Middle names for Alora
A few middle names that flow with Alora: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alora
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alora mean?
Alora is usually linked to American (modern coinage) roots, but its original meaning is uncertain.
What is the origin of the name Alora?
Alora has modern American roots. Alora is a modern name whose origin is uncertain.
Is Alora a popular name?
Yes. Alora ranked #195 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alora a boy or girl name?
Alora is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Alora?
Alora is usually pronounced uh-LAWR-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