How Many People Are Named Alaa?

Complete statistics for the name Alaa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alaa
Very Rare
Arabic

Alaa means 'dawn' in Arabic, symbolizing new beginnings. That's just 1,905 people named Alaa in the US today, or 1 in 173,231 Americans. It's a rising name, peaking in 2017 with 69 births.

~1,905
Living in US
1 in 173,231
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dawn
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Hopeful Innovative
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 typically represents harmony and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,018,951
Worldwide Bearers
#864
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
584,499
🇮🇶 Iraq
164,705
🇸🇩 Sudan
90,827
🇯🇴 Jordan
42,749
🇸🇾 Syria
42,084
🇵🇸 Palestine
19,830
🇱🇾 Libya
18,361
🇾🇪 Yemen
11,994
🇱🇧 Lebanon
9,343
🇲🇦 Morocco
8,680

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
446 (23%)
♀ Female
1,459 (77%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
1,433
Would be under 30 (74%)
500
Would be 30–60 (26%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,933 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alaa Through the Generations

Alaa has seen steady growth since its introduction, becoming particularly popular among younger generations. With 1,433 under-30s, it's clear that Alaa is favored by modern parents. The average age of 20 reflects its status as a contemporary choice, with most bearers still in their twenties and thirties.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 224
New York 145
California 60
Illinois 35
Massachusetts 15
New Jersey 12
Ohio 11
Florida 10
Virginia 10
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Alaa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alaa's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Alaa

How Many People Have the Name Alaa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,905 people in the United States currently share the name Alaa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 173,231 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alaa a Common or Rare Name?

Alaa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alaa Mean?

Alaa means "dawn" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alaa in SSA data, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

When Was Alaa Most Popular?

The name Alaa reached peak popularity in 2017, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alaa?

Approximately 1,905 people named Alaa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,933. That works out to roughly 1 in 173,231 Americans.

Is Alaa a rare name?

Alaa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 173,231 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alaa mean?

Alaa means "dawn" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Alaa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 23% of people named Alaa are male and 77% are female.

When was Alaa most popular?

Alaa peaked in 2017 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,905
All-Time Births1,933
1 in X1 in 173,231
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2017
World Rank#864
Male %23%
Female %77%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.