Ala
Pronunciation: [ AL-uh ]
Ala is a boy baby name. Ranked #39,472 in the US.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Ala first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 142 babies have been named Ala in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ala is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,472 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,472
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ala is also used as a girl name, ranked #9346.
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About the Name Ala
Ala is a boy name .
Is Ala a boy or girl name? Ala is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,472 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #9,346. Ala is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ala is currently ranked #39,472 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ala include Alan, Alaric, Alakai, Alastor, Alastair . 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)
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