Alaura
A girl's name of Latin origin with 1,785 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Alaura peaked during the Millennial wave, when 71 babies received this name in a single year (1989). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Alaura remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Alaura ranks #2792 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Alaura is a girl's baby name, a variant of Laura with an 'Al-' prefix, combining the Latin Laura (meaning 'laurel' — the victory crown of ancient Rome) with a softening opening syllable. It may also be read as a creative compound of 'A' and Laura.
Alaura has a flowing, four-syllable elegance that gives the beloved Laura an elongated, more unusual form. The laurel wreath was the symbol of achievement and honor in ancient Rome, making Laura-derived names names of quiet triumph. Alaura's distinctive spelling ensures it stands apart while retaining all the Latin warmth of the original.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Alaura belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Latin naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Latin names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Alaura’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Alaura has 37+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1988.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 267 | #3078 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 453 | #3525 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 546 | #2968 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 442 | #2864 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 77 | #6128 | — |
The Story of Alaura
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1989, Alaura is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Alaura are most likely born between 1988 and 1999.
How rare is Alaura?
Only about 1 in every 60,000 babies born in 2024 was named Alaura — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1988, peaked in the 2000s with 546 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Alaura by the numbers
- Would fill 37 school buses
- Meeting one Alaura per day would take 4.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(37 years, 1988–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | #2792 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2820 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3593 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2960 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3223 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3719 |
| 2018 | 42 | #3612 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4068 |
| 2016 | 58 | #2903 |
| 2015 | 61 | #2848 |
| 2014 | 45 | #3489 |
| 2013 | 50 | #3218 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3586 |
| 2011 | 40 | #3783 |
| 2010 | 37 | #4026 |
| 2009 | 47 | #3462 |
| 2008 | 48 | #3420 |
| 2007 | 59 | #2996 |
| 2006 | 50 | #3267 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2969 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1988–2024