Allora
A girl's name of Italian origin with 493 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Allora is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 493 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Allora ranks #5787 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Allora is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, from the Italian adverb allora, meaning 'then,' 'well then,' or 'so' — a word ubiquitous in Italian conversation as a warm pause and invitation. As a name, Allora evokes the musical warmth of Italy and the easy, sun-drenched rhythm of Italian life.
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Allora is cataloged under the Italian naming tradition. Names from the Italian tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Allora has been recorded as a girl's name since 1989, with 493 total births. Browse the Italian names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Allora climbed 1315 spots in the last 20 years — from #7102 to #5787.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 105 | #5927 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 168 | #7304 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 126 | #8951 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 84 | #9082 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | #7466 | — |
The Story of Allora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Allora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Allora are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Allora?
Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Allora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 168 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Allora by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Allora per day would take 1.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(35 years, 1989–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | #5787 |
| 2023 | 28 | #4745 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7647 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5962 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5493 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7748 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5795 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7107 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8425 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9516 |
| 2014 | 19 | #6463 |
| 2013 | 13 | #8605 |
| 2012 | 26 | #5262 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6576 |
| 2010 | 16 | #7542 |
| 2009 | 13 | #8918 |
| 2008 | 17 | #7432 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10165 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13678 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9491 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2024