Alora Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LOH-rah / əˈlɔːrəLatin; Hebrew
Meaning
Latin: 'light'; Hebrew: 'God is my light'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alora has roots in both Latin and Hebrew, giving it a dual significance. In Latin, it is associated with light, symbolizing brightness and clarity. The Hebrew interpretation connects it to divine illumination. The name has gained popularity in modern times, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Alora has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alorah
- Alorae
International Variants
- Alora (Spanish)
- Alora (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alora was first seen in the United States in 1918. Alora has ranked as high as #409 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Alora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alora (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 172 | |
CA | 111 | |
FL | 98 | |
NY | 70 | |
GA | 65 | |
PA | 60 | |
NC | 56 | |
OH | 44 | |
AZ | 36 | |
VA | 35 | |
NJ | 29 | |
TN | 29 | |
IL | 27 | |
WA | 27 | |
SC | 27 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1918 | 7 |
1921 | 9 |
1929 | 6 |
1930 | 8 |
1939 | 5 |
1943 | 5 |
1948 | 5 |
1949 | 9 |
1951 | 5 |
1955 | 5 |
1958 | 5 |
1960 | 11 |
1961 | 6 |
1962 | 6 |
1963 | 7 |
1969 | 6 |
1970 | 8 |
1972 | 7 |
1973 | 7 |
1975 | 6 |
1976 | 7 |
1980 | 5 |
1981 | 6 |
1984 | 5 |
1985 | 6 |
1988 | 11 |
1989 | 103 |
1990 | 108 |
1991 | 84 |
1992 | 72 |
1993 | 81 |
1994 | 92 |
1995 | 85 |
1996 | 90 |
1997 | 101 |
1998 | 110 |
1999 | 123 |
2000 | 127 |
2001 | 114 |
2002 | 145 |
2003 | 172 |
2004 | 172 |
2005 | 161 |
2006 | 189 |
2007 | 161 |
2008 | 162 |
2009 | 157 |
2010 | 165 |
2011 | 182 |
2012 | 173 |
2013 | 184 |
2014 | 191 |
2015 | 207 |
2016 | 228 |
2017 | 258 |
2018 | 290 |
2019 | 400 |
2020 | 485 |
2021 | 675 |
2022 | 1,183 |
2023 | 1,492 |
2024 | 1,372 |