Alaura

“glittering”

American origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#2820US 2023

60Births / yr

↑Rising

1.6kAll-time births

📅 Since 198800

What does Alaura mean and where does it come from?

Alaura is a modern name that has seen popularity in English-speaking countries, primarily the United States and some Latin American countries. It is believed to be derived from the name Laura, which is of Latin origin, meaning 'laurel' or 'victory', but it has been adapted to potentially convey a mo

Cultural significance

Alaura has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of glittering.

Peak popularity

Reached #1871 in 1989 — currently #2820 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Alaura?

Alaura works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Alaura Grace

How popular is Alaura right now?

Rising fast — up 773 spots — currently #2820 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1990–2023#2820 · Top 2.1%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#2820	60	▲ up 773 · +40% births
2022	#3593	43	▼ down 633 · -23% births
2021	#2960	56	▲ up 272 · +17% births
2020	#3232	48	▼ down 325 · -20% births
2015	#2907	60	▲ up 1165 · +62% births
2010	#4072	37	▼ down 1074 · -31% births
2005	#2998	54	▼ down 266
2000	#2732	54	▲ up 287 · +38% births
1995	#3019	39	▼ down 970 · -41% births
1990	#2049	66	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Alaura

Best Year1990Rank #2049

Peak Count66

Average Rank#3038

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1990 - 202310 years

The story of Alaura

Alaura is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1988. With 1,562 total births recorded, Alaura remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #2049 in 1990, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #2820 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Alaura in 1989:

Jessica Ashley Brittany Amanda Sarah

Alaura by decade

Alaura peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	77
1990s	442
2000s ★	546
2010s	449
2020s	48

💎With 1,562 total births, Alaura is an uncommon but established name.

What are good nicknames for Alaura?

Common

AlaAlAlieAlyUra

What names sound and feel like Alaura?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Alaura also consider these

Allaura

American · to allure, to

Aloura

American · English

Allura

American · to entice or

Alaira

American · A derivative of

Alura

American · The meaning is

English · A meaningful name

Common questions about the name Alaura

What does the name Alaura mean?

Alaura means "glittering" — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Alaura?

Alaura is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Alaura have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Alaura?

Alaura originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Alaura?

Alaura pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Alaura trending right now?

Alaura is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.