Rising since 2022, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Alera since 1999
Babies named Alera per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 134 |
| 2010s | 118 |
| 2020s | 35 |
Meaning & origin
Alera first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, a modern coinage that has remained uncommon. Its peak year was 2005, but it has been rising steadily since 2022. With a rank of 11,932 in 2025 and about 1 in 229,610 newborns receiving the name, Alera is a distinctive choice among contemporary invented names. Its etymology is unclear, possibly derived from the Latin Alerio or a variant of similar-sounding names like Alara. The name has not ranked in any state's top names, reflecting its rarity nationwide.
Alera first appeared in U.S. records in 1999, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be derived from the Latin name Alerio (itself of obscure origin) combined with the fashionable -a suffix, or it could be a variant of Aleera or Alara. The name has no well-attested historical roots.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Lera, Allie
Sibling names for Alera
Names that share Alera's style, for a brother or sister.
