Alara is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4007 in 2013 with 37 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 441 births ranking #652. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 270.0%. In 2013, approximately 1 in every 47,417 girls born was named Alara. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Alara is a sleek, distinctive name often linked to Turkish meanings involving water or fairy-like imagery. It feels elegant and contemporary.
The name has become increasingly visible because it sounds both unusual and easy to say. Its appeal comes from graceful sound and gentle imaginative associations.