Alora: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: The lucky number associated with Alora is 2

Alora Overview

Meaning

My dream, laurel tree

Gender

Girl

Origin

English

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew phrase “El ora,” meaning “God is my light,” and from the Bantu languages, where it translates to “my dream.”

Pronunciation

/əˈlɔrə/

Popularity

Alora is gaining recognition in the USA and other English-speaking countries for its unique and melodic sound. In 2023, Alora ranked #574 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Nature-inspired, Unique, Fictional

Associated Traits

Dreamy, melodic, graceful

Alora Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alara, Allura, Alaura, Aliora, Alorah, Alura

Common Nicknames

Lora, Allie, Lorie, Ali, Lori, Alie

Diminutives

Al, Alo, Lora, Alie, Rora

Famous People

Alora Smith
(American Actress)
Alora Samson
(Canadian Singer-Songwriter)
Alora McAllister
(Australian Visual Artist)
Alora Jackson
(British Dancer)
Alora Thompson
(American Professional Basketball Player)
Alora Davies
(British Author)
Alora Greene
(American Journalist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Alora
("Alora's Song," Song)
"Alora's Adventure"
(Novel)
Alora Griffin
("Shadow Hunters," TV Series)
"Alora and the Magic Amulet"
(Film)
"Alora's Promise"
(Play)
Alora Mitchell
("The Mystical Land of Alora," Children's Book)
"Alora: The Last Heir"
(Comic Series)

What Is the Meaning of Alora?

Alora means “God is my light” in Hebrew. It conveys a sense of guidance and illumination, suggesting a personality that is radiant and uplifting. In African (Bantu) origin, Alora means “my dream,” implying a person who is visionary and aspirational.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alora?

Alora has Hebrew origins, derived from the phrase “El ora,” meaning “God is my light.” It also has African roots, particularly from the Bantu languages, where it translates to “my dream.”

Alora Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alora in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#2672022	#1992023
Top 3 Rankings	#1992023	#2672022	#4632021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alora

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	199 (+68 from 2022)	1488 (+306 from 2022)	0.08507
2022	267 (+196 from 2021)	1182 (+507 from 2021)	0.06592
2021	463 (+136 from 2020)	675 (+191 from 2020)	0.03768
2020	599 (+115 from 2019)	484 (+85 from 2019)	0.02738
2019	714 (+206 from 2018)	399 (+109 from 2018)	0.02175
2018	920 (+85 from 2017)	290 (+32 from 2017)	0.01559
2017	1005 (+108 from 2016)	258 (+30 from 2016)	0.01366
2016	1113 (+91 from 2015)	228 (+21 from 2015)	0.01178
2015	1204 (+62 from 2014)	207 (+17 from 2014)	0.01061
2014	1266 (+15 from 2013)	190 (+6 from 2013)	0.00971
2013	1281 (+70 from 2012)	184 (+11 from 2012)	0.00955
2012	1351 (-59 from 2011)	173 (-9 from 2011)	0.00892
2011	1292 (+99 from 2010)	182 (+17 from 2010)	0.00939
2010	1391 (+85 from 2009)	165 (+8 from 2009)	0.00842
2009	1476 (-24 from 2008)	157 (-5 from 2008)	0.00775
2008	1452 (+1 from 2007)	162 (+1 from 2007)	0.00778
2007	1453 (-185 from 2006)	161 (-28 from 2006)	0.00761
2006	1268 (+82 from 2005)	189 (+28 from 2005)	0.00904
2005	1350 (-92 from 2004)	161 (-11 from 2004)	0.00793
2004	1258 (-31 from 2003)	172 No change from 2003	0.00852
2003	1227 (+110 from 2002)	172 (+27 from 2002)	0.00857
2002	1337 (+274 from 2001)	145 (+31 from 2001)	0.00734
2001	1611 (-165 from 2000)	114 (-13 from 2000)	0.00575
2000	1446 (-24 from 1999)	127 (+4 from 1999)	0.00636
1999	1422 (+104 from 1998)	123 (+13 from 1998)	0.00632
1998	1526 (+59 from 1997)	110 (+9 from 1997)	0.00567
1997	1585 (+100 from 1996)	101 (+11 from 1996)	0.00529
1996	1685 (+30 from 1995)	90 (+5 from 1995)	0.00469
1995	1715 (-82 from 1994)	85 (-7 from 1994)	0.00442
1994	1633 (+167 from 1993)	92 (+11 from 1993)	0.00472
1993	1800 (+128 from 1992)	81 (+9 from 1992)	0.00411
1992	1928 (-201 from 1991)	72 (-12 from 1991)	0.00359
1991	1727 (-282 from 1990)	84 (-24 from 1990)	0.00413
1990	1445 (-10 from 1989)	108 (+5 from 1989)	0.00526
1989	1435 (+5232 from 1988)	103 (+92 from 1988)	0.00517
1988	6667 (+2639 from 1985)	11 (+5 from 1985)	0.00057
1987	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1986	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1985	9306 (+1115 from 1984)	6 (+1 from 1984)	0.00032
1984	10421 (-1312 from 1981)	5 (-1 from 1981)	0.00028
1983	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1982	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1981	9109 (+1282 from 1980)	6 (+1 from 1980)	0.00034
1980	10391 (-3094 from 1976)	5 (-2 from 1976)	0.00028
1979	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1978	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1977	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1976	7297 (+686 from 1975)	7 (+1 from 1975)	0.00045
1975	7983 (-1317 from 1973)	6 (-1 from 1973)	0.00038
1974	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1973	6666 (-109 from 1972)	7 No change from 1972	0.00045
1972	6557 (-740 from 1970)	7 (-1 from 1970)	0.00043
1971	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1970	5817 (+800 from 1969)	8 (+2 from 1969)	0.00044
1969	6617 (-1319 from 1963)	6 (-1 from 1963)	0.00034
1968	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1967	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1966	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1965	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1964	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1963	5298 (+559 from 1962)	7 (+1 from 1962)	0.00035
1962	5857 (-9 from 1961)	6 No change from 1961	0.00030
1961	5848 (-1928 from 1960)	6 (-5 from 1960)	0.00029
1960	3920 (+2186 from 1958)	11 (+6 from 1958)	0.00053
1959	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1958	6106 (-278 from 1955)	5 No change from 1955	0.00024
1957	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1956	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1955	5828 (-414 from 1951)	5 No change from 1951	0.00025
1954	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1953	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1952	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1951	5414 (-1803 from 1949)	5 (-4 from 1949)	0.00027
1950	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1949	3611 (+1633 from 1948)	9 (+4 from 1948)	0.00051
1948	5244 (-553 from 1943)	5 No change from 1943	0.00029
1947	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1946	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1945	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1944	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1943	4691 (-441 from 1939)	5 No change from 1939	0.00035
1942	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1941	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1940	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1939	4250 (-905 from 1930)	5 (-3 from 1930)	0.00044
1938	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1937	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1936	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1935	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1934	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1933	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1932	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1931	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1930	3345 (+708 from 1929)	8 (+2 from 1929)	0.00069
1929	4053 (-653 from 1921)	6 (-3 from 1921)	0.00052
1928	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1927	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1926	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1925	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1924	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1923	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1922	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1921	3400 (+469 from 1918)	9 (+2 from 1918)	0.00070
1920	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1919	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1918	3869 First SSA data recorded	7 First SSA data recorded	0.00058
1917	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1916	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1915	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1914	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1913	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1912	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1911	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1910	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1909	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1908	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1907	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1906	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1905	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1904	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1903	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1902	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1901	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1900	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1899	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1898	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1897	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1896	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1895	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1894	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1893	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1892	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1889	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1886	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1885	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1884	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1883	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1882	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1881	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1880	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alora

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#6152021

#4352022

#2532023

Texas (TX)

#5592021

#2702022

#1932023

Florida (FL)

#3372021

#1912022

#1462023

New York (NY)

#4812021

#3022022

#2292023

North Carolina (NC)

#3082021

#1612022

#1822023

Georgia (GA)

#3592021

#1562022

#1292023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#3882021

#2602022

#1892023

Michigan (MI)

#4132021

#2822022

#1562023

Virginia (VA)

#3342021

#1392022

#1782023

Ohio (OH)

#7322021

#3372022

#3142023

Washington (WA)

#5242021

#2722022

#2682023

Arizona (AZ)

#2872021

#3092022

#1862023

Tennessee (TN)

#4702021

#2052022

#1602023

Illinois (IL)

#6302021

#3702022

#3222023

Colorado (CO)

#3952021

#2972022

#2032023

Alabama (AL)

#4452021

#2232022

#1352023

Missouri (MO)

#4792021

#2552022

#2202023

Oklahoma (OK)

#4282021

#1532022

#1632023

Indiana (IN)

#6952021

#3272022

#2702023

Wisconsin (WI)

#4362021

#2302022

#1932023

Louisiana (LA)

#3642021

#2182022

#2022023

Utah (UT)

#5022021

#3622022

#2222023

Maryland (MD)

#3132021

#2882022

#1762023

New Jersey (NJ)

#6872021

#3042022

#2702023

South Carolina (SC)

#5402021

#2102022

#1522023

Minnesota (MN)

#6942021

#3452022

#2622023

Kentucky (KY)

#6392021

#2112022

#2122023

Massachusetts (MA)

#4562021

#3962022

#2232023

Oregon (OR)

#4332021

#5502022

#1772023

Kansas (KS)

#3492021

#2902022

#2872023

Arkansas (AR)

#3482021

#2452022

#1762023

Mississippi (MS)

#3082021

#2422022

#982023

Nevada (NV)

#3042021

#2132022

#2352023

Idaho (ID)

#3002020

#3222021

#1652023

Connecticut (CT)

#4812021

#2872022

#2962023

Alaska (AK)

#1542020

#662022

#852023

New Mexico (NM)

#3252005

#2152019

#1782023

Montana (MT)

#1732021

#1582022

#1632023

West Virginia (WV)

#1972021

#1472022

Rhode Island (RI)

#1542022

#1352023

Hawaii (HI)

#1822022

#1212023

Nebraska (NE)

#3592022

#4102023

North Dakota (ND)

#1722021

#1932023

Iowa (IA)

#3172023

New Hampshire (NH)

#1892022

Delaware (DE)

#1542023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alora a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alora is usually a girl’s name. The name’s roots and the meanings it carries, which reflect guidance and visionary qualities, are typically feminine in nature.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alora

Alara
Allura
Alaura
Aliora
Alorah
Alura

Alora in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Alora Smith (Actress, born 1980): An American actress who has appeared in numerous independent films and television series.
Alora Samson (Singer, born 1992): A Canadian singer-songwriter who has released several acclaimed albums and singles.
Alora McAllister (Artist, born 1975): An Australian visual artist celebrated for her contemporary and vibrant artworks.
Alora Jackson (Dancer, born 1995): A British dancer known for her performances with renowned dance companies.
Alora Thompson (Athlete, born 1987): An American professional basketball player with a successful career in the WNBA.
Alora Davies (Writer, born 1965): A British author known for her best-selling novels and engaging storytelling.
Alora Greene (Journalist, born 1970): An American journalist and news anchor who has worked with several major news networks.

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Alora Name Meaning

Alora Overview

Alora Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Alora?

What Is the Origin of The Name Alora?

Alora Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alora in the U.S. over the Years

Is Alora a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alora

Alora in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Similar Names to Alora

Sibling Names for Alora

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