Allegra Girl

Popularity: #912 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LEH-gruh /əˈlɛɡrə/

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: cheerful; Latin: joyful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Allegra has its roots in the Italian word "allegro," which means "joyful" or "cheerful." This term derives from the Latin "alacer," meaning "lively" or "brisk." The transition from Latin to Italian reflects a broader linguistic evolution during the Renaissance, when the revival of classical languages influenced the development of modern European vernaculars. Allegra entered the English language through the Italian influence on art and culture, particularly during the 19th century, when names from Italy became more prominent in English-speaking countries.

Historically, the name Allegra has been associated with various cultural and artistic figures. One notable instance is the use of the name in the realm of classical music, where "allegro" indicates a lively tempo, symbolizing joy and energy.

This connection to music and the arts has contributed to the name's positive connotations. Additionally, the name has appeared in literature and opera, further embedding it in the cultural consciousness of the time.

In terms of cultural resonance, Allegra embodies themes of happiness and vivacity, making it a fitting choice for those seeking a name that conveys a sense of joy. The name's association with music and art has allowed it to endure across generations, appealing to those who appreciate its lyrical quality and the positive attributes it represents.

While diminutive forms such as "Ally" may arise in casual use, the name Allegra itself retains a strong, elegant presence, reflecting its rich linguistic and cultural heritage.

Famous people named Allegra

In this section, you will find notable people named Allegra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Allegra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Allegra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Allegra Versace is a fashion designer best known for her work with the Versace fashion house.

Allegra Coleman is an actress best known for her role in the film The Last Dragon and her appearances in various television shows.

Allegra D. is a singer-songwriter best known for her single 'The Way You Love Me' and her contributions to the pop music scene.

Fictional characters named Allegra

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Allegra is a fictional character from the animated series The Magic School Bus. She is a student in Ms. Frizzle's class who often participates in the educational adventures.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Allegra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

ArianaIsabellaGiannaLuciaSofiaElena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Allegra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmaraAriaBiancaCeliaClaraElenaLiviaMiraNinaSelena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Allegra was first seen in the United States in 1902.

Allegra has ranked as high as #1750 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Allegra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Allegra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Allegra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Allegra.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 36 36
2024 40 40
2023 54 54
2022 47 47
2021 44 44
2020 61 61
2019 54 54
2018 54 54
2017 71 71
2016 53 53
2015 79 79
2014 69 69
2013 56 56
2012 58 58
2011 76 76
2010 116 116
2009 101 101
2008 92 92
2007 84 84
2006 63 63
2005 48 48
2004 26 26
2003 38 38
2002 33 33
2001 51 51
2000 70 70
1999 94 94
1998 142 142
1997 152 152
1996 129 129
1995 144 144
1994 94 94
1993 113 113
1992 122 122
1991 101 101
1990 105 105
1989 113 113
1988 154 154
1987 64 64
1986 48 48
1985 58 58
1984 51 51
1983 44 44
1982 37 37
1981 51 51
1980 56 56
1979 46 46
1978 37 37
1977 44 44
1976 54 54
1975 43 43
1974 33 33
1973 51 51
1972 34 34
1971 36 36
1970 41 41
1969 28 28
1968 29 29
1967 18 18
1966 17 17
1965 16 16
1964 13 13
1963 21 21
1962 17 17
1961 16 16
1960 14 14
1959 13 13
1958 7 7
1957 13 13
1956 16 16
1955 9 9
1954 6 6
1953 14 14
1952 9 9
1951 7 7
1950 15 15
1949 9 9
1948 9 9
1947 8 8
1946 13 13
1945 9 9
1944 7 7
1943 13 13
1942 12 12
1941 13 13
1940 8 8
1939 9 9
1938 10 10
1937 10 10
1936 9 9
1935 12 12
1934 16 16
1933 14 14
1932 8 8
1931 15 15
1930 15 15
1929 11 11
1928 15 15
1927 18 18
1926 23 23
1925 17 17
1924 13 13
1923 20 20
1922 16 16
1921 16 16
1920 25 25
1919 23 23
1918 24 24
1917 25 25
1916 26 26
1915 29 29
1914 10 10
1913 14 14
1912 7 7
1911 13 13
1902 5 5

Top States for Allegra (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 6
29%
CA 5
24%
NY 5
24%
TX 5
24%