MallowbyNames

Alondra

ah-LOHN-drah · Lark (the songbird).

2025 rank (girls)
#680
Babies named in 2025
417
Peak popularity
2005
2025 frequency
1 in 3,854 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2004

Declining since 2004, #680 for girls today.

Popularity of Alondra since 1959

Babies named Alondra per year in U.S. Social Security records.

9071.8k2.7k1960198020002020Most births 2005Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s8
1960s75
1970s150
1980s644
1990s9,058
2000s19,497
2010s9,565
2020s3,302

Meaning & origin

Alondra, the Spanish word for 'lark,' first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1959 and rose steadily in use through the late 20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 2005, when it was most common in states like Oregon, Nevada, and Texas. Since 2004, its usage has been gradually falling, yet it remains a familiar choice with a melodic, nature-inspired feel. The name's trajectory reflects broader trends in Hispanic-influenced naming in the United States, where Alondra has carved out a distinctive place as a romantic, bird-related alternative to more common floral or celestial names.

Alondra is the Spanish word for 'lark,' derived from the Latin 'alaudula,' a diminutive of 'alauda' (meaning lark). The name entered the English-speaking world primarily through Hispanic communities. It has been in occasional use in the United States since the late 1950s, gaining popularity in the late 20th century.

Where Alondra is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

2020s
Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ally, Andra, Londy

Sibling names for Alondra

Names that share Alondra's style, for a brother or sister.

Names like Alondra

Names whose popularity has moved with Alondra's over the last 50 years.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alondra mean?
Alondra is the Spanish word for 'lark,' a songbird, symbolizing joy and a free spirit.
How popular is the name Alondra currently?
As of 2025, Alondra ranks 680th in the United States, with about 1 in every 3,854 newborn girls receiving the name. Its popularity peaked in 2005.
Is Alondra a boy or girl name?
Alondra is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.