Alair
Pronunciation: [ uhl-EHR ]
Alair is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,359 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
Alair is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-EHR.
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Historical Record
Alair first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 10 babies have been named Alair in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alair is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,359 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,359
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alair
Alair is a girl name .
Alair is currently ranked #59,359 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alair include Ala, Aly, and Alaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alair 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)
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