Alaira
Alaira is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,816 in the US, popular nicknames include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alaira first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 193 babies have been named Alaira in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alaira is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,816 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,816
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Alaira
Alaira is a girl name .
Alaira is currently ranked #10,816 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaira include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alaiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alaira include Alaia, Alaina, Alaiya, Alaiyah, Alaiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis