Alaa Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LAH / ɑːˈlɑːArabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: exalted; Hebrew: oak tree
Historical & Cultural Background
Alaa is a name of Arabic origin, commonly used in various Arabic-speaking countries. In Arabic culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen for their positive connotations. The name is also found in Hebrew contexts, where it relates to nature. It is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent years.
Trend Summary
The name Alaa has seen a steady rise in popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ala
- Alah
International Variants
- Alaa (Arabic)
- Ala (Arabic)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alaa was first seen in the United States in 1981. Alaa has ranked as high as #1325 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, California, Illinois, New Jersey, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Alaa has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alaa (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 | |
| CA | 6 | |
| VA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 18 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 32 |
| 1992 | 28 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 24 |
| 1995 | 31 |
| 1996 | 32 |
| 1997 | 28 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 35 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 2001 | 39 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 25 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 31 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2007 | 29 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 31 |
| 2010 | 35 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 46 |
| 2013 | 49 |
| 2014 | 50 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 52 |
| 2017 | 61 |
| 2018 | 52 |
| 2019 | 59 |
| 2020 | 46 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 59 |