How Many People Are Named Alara?

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

Alara
Very Rare
Arabic

Alara means 'light' in Arabic and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,730 people named Alara living in the US today, making up just 1 in 190,799 Americans. The majority, 98%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,730
Living in US
1 in 190,799
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,878
Worldwide Bearers
#234,862
Global Rank
🇹🇷 Turkey
518
🇮🇳 India
304
🇳🇬 Nigeria
61
🇺🇸 United States
1,730
🇨🇲 Cameroon
47
🇮🇩 Indonesia
19
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
12
🇳🇪 Niger
11
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,730 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
1,705
Would be under 30 (98%)
37
Would be 30–60 (2%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,742 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
84

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

📜 Alara Through the Generations

With a total of 1,742 births recorded since its inception, Alara has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 234 births. Today, most people named Alara are young, with 1,705 under 30 and only 37 between 30 and 60. This indicates that Alara is a name embraced by the younger generation, reflecting current naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 166
Texas 124
Florida 100
New York 85
New Jersey 26
Ohio 25
Pennsylvania 24
Illinois 21
Virginia 21
Washington 21

✨ Similar Names to Alara

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alara's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Alara

How Many People Have the Name Alara?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,730 people in the United States currently share the name Alara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 190,799 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alara a Common or Rare Name?

Alara 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 Alara Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alara in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alara Most Popular?

The name Alara reached peak popularity in 2024, with 234 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 Alara?

Approximately 1,730 people named Alara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,742. That works out to roughly 1 in 190,799 Americans.

Is Alara a rare name?

Alara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 190,799 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alara mean?

Alara means "light" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Alara more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alara are male and 100% are female.

When was Alara most popular?

Alara peaked in 2024 with 234 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 US1,730
All-Time Births1,742
1 in X1 in 190,799
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2024
World Rank#234,862
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.