Alegra Girl

Popularity: · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LEH-grah / əˈlɛɡrə

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: joyful; Spanish: cheerful

Historical & Cultural Background

Alegra is derived from the Italian word 'allegro,' which means cheerful or joyful. It is often associated with happiness and light-heartedness. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions. Its popularity has fluctuated over time but remains a charming choice for girls.

Trend Summary

Alegra has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Allegra

International Variants

  • Allegra (Italian)
  • Alegra (Spanish)

Famous people named Alegra

Fictional characters named Alegra

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alegra was first seen in the United States in 1952. Alegra has ranked as high as #1330 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Alegra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alegra (2012)

StateBirthsShare
CA 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19525
19685
19715
19745
19757
19769
19789
19796
19819
19855
19876
198820
19898
199012
199114
19929
199310
19948
19958
199610
199715
199810
19998
200013
20019
20026
20078
200810
200915
201022
201112
201213
20138
20148
20157
20167
20178
20187
20199
20218
20226
20237