Allura
A girl's name of American origin with 880 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
needle
Allura is a girl's baby name of American origin, possibly derived from the English word allure — from the Old French alurer meaning 'to attract,' 'to entice.' As a name, Allura declares a child as inherently magnetic and captivating from birth.
Allura gained pop culture recognition as the name of the princess and Paladin in the animated series Voltron: Legendary Defender (2016–2018), bringing the name into the consciousness of a generation of young viewers. Its meaning of allure and attraction gives it a glamorous, aspirational quality.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Allura is rooted in the American tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1946 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Allura’s 880 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Allura was #3994 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #5012, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 167 | #4279 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 259 | #5385 | — |
| 2000s | 272 | #4930 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 151 | #6562 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 19 | #4679 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #8456 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 7 | #4002 | — |
The Story of Allura
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Allura is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Allura are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Allura?
Only about 1 in every 138,462 babies born in 2024 was named Allura — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1946, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 272 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Allura by the numbers
- Would fill 18 school buses
- Meeting one Allura per day would take 2.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(38 years, 1946–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26 | #5012 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4460 |
| 2022 | 43 | #3595 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4250 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4080 |
| 2019 | 31 | #4439 |
| 2018 | 34 | #4149 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4580 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4535 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6733 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7003 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6025 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6594 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4363 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5426 |
| 2009 | 27 | #5232 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4767 |
| 2007 | 34 | #4385 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4816 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5278 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1946–2024