Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Alegria since 1975
Babies named Alegria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 68 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Alegria directly translates to 'joy' in Spanish and Portuguese, making it a name with an inherently uplifting meaning. First recorded in the U.S. in 1975, it has never been common; its most popular year was 2011, when it ranked 7,491. The name remains extremely rare, with an estimated 1 in 114,805 female newborns receiving it in 2024. Its trajectory has been stable over the past decade, and no top states have shown particular concentration. Alegria carries a vibrant, cross-cultural appeal, especially for families with Hispanic or Lusophone heritage.
Alegria is the Spanish and Portuguese word for 'joy' or 'happiness,' derived from the Latin 'alacer' (lively, cheerful). It has been used as a given name in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, often chosen for its positive meaning and melodic sound. Its use as a first name in the United States dates to at least 1975, though it remains rare.
“Alegria” around the world
Where Alegria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Gria, Lega
Variants: Alegría
Sibling names for Alegria
Names that share Alegria's style, for a brother or sister.
