Holding steady, #2,957 for girls today.
Popularity of Aloura since 1990
Babies named Aloura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 22 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 227 |
Meaning & origin
Aloura is a modern invention that first entered U.S. birth records in 1990. As of 2025, it ranks 2,957, with a steady trajectory indicating consistent but modest usage. Approximately 1 in 28,701 newborns receive this name, and its peak popularity occurred in 2025, suggesting growing interest. The name is most common in Florida, Texas, and New York, reflecting its appeal in diverse, trend-conscious states. Aloura fits a pattern of soft, vowel-rich feminine names crafted from fashionable sounds, likely inspired by names like Alora and Aurora. Its meaning remains open to interpretation, adding to its modern allure.
Aloura first appeared in U.S. records in the 1990s, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling of Alora, itself a contemporary creation combining the fashionable prefix Al- with the popular -ora suffix. Another possibility is a variant of Elora, which is sometimes used as a feminine form of Eliora (Hebrew: 'God is my light'). However, there is no established historical derivation.
Where Aloura is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ally, Lora, Aura
Sibling names for Aloura
Names that share Aloura's style, for a brother or sister.
