Alaa vs Azra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaa

Girl #2,827 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"excellence, height, sublimity"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,827
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Azra

Girl #2,667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virgin"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Turkish Bosnian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,667
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Az

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alaa Rank #2,827
Azra Rank #2,667

Azra is more popular, ranked #2667 vs #2827 for Alaa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alaa ___

  • Alaa Nour
  • Alaa Rima
  • Alaa Hana
  • Alaa Yasmine
  • Alaa Dina
  • Alaa Rania

Azra ___

  • Azra Noor
  • Azra Leila
  • Azra Sara
  • Azra Rose
  • Azra Marie
  • Azra Fatima

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alaa

Nour Rania Kareem Tarek Hana

If you choose Azra

Layla Zara Dina Amir Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaa or Azra more popular?

Azra is more popular, ranked #2667 compared to Alaa at #2827 in the United States.

What do Alaa and Azra mean?

Alaa means "excellence, height, sublimity" (Arabic origin). Azra means "pure, virgin" (Arabic origin).

Are Alaa and Azra boy or girl names?

Alaa is primarily a girl name. Azra is primarily a girl name.

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