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Alorah

uh-LOR-uh · Of uncertain meaning; likely a modern invented name, possibly inspired by Alora or Nora.

2025 rank (girls)
#2,214
Babies named in 2025
83
Peak popularity
2025
2025 frequency
1 in 19,365 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Rising since 1999

Rising since 1999, #2,214 for girls today.

Popularity of Alorah since 1995

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

285583200020102020Most births 2025Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1990s32
2000s138
2010s192
2020s324

Meaning & origin

Alorah is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It has been on a slow but consistent upward trajectory, rising in rank since 1999. In 2025, it reached its peak rank of 2,214, with approximately 1 in 19,365 newborn girls receiving the name. Its greatest popularity has been in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Florida, suggesting a scattered but steady adoption across the country. As a contemporary coinage, Alorah exemplifies the trend of melodic, feminine names built from familiar sound components rather than historical roots.

Alorah is a modern invented name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1995. It appears to be a creative variant of names like Alora or a combination of the prefix Al- with the suffix -orah, possibly influenced by names like Norah. Its usage has grown slowly but steadily, particularly since the late 1990s.

Where Alorah is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Ally, Lora, Ari

Variants: Alora

Sibling names for Alorah

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

Sisters: Alora, Aurora, Elara, Nora, Lyra

Brothers: Eli, Owen, Asher, Liam, Noah

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Alorah mean?
Alorah is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It may be a variant of Alora or a blend of Al- and -orah.
Is Alorah a popular name?
Alorah is relatively uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 2,214 with about 1 in 19,365 girls given the name.
Is Alorah a girl's name?
Yes, Alorah is used almost exclusively for girls.