Alara
Alara is a girl name of Turkish origin meaning “Water fairy”, pronounced ah-LAH-rah. It ranked #652 in the United States in 2025, given to 441 babies, and peaked at #652 in 2025. Common nicknames: Ala, Lara, Ari.
How popular is Alara in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Alara mean, and where does it come from?
Alara belongs to Turkic legend, where she is the fairy of the waters who moves between lakes and grants the wishes of those who ask sincerely — a figure closer to a guardian than to a trickster. The name is used across Turkey and among Turkish communities in Germany and the Netherlands, and it has spread beyond them on sound alone: three open syllables, no hard consonants, and a family resemblance to Lara, Clara and Alara's near-twin Elara, one of Jupiter's moons. Parents who want something that reads as modern in English while carrying an older story behind it tend to find it this way.
How is Alara used around the world?
Alara is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeFemale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Alara?
Famous People Named Alara
- Alara — king of Nubia and founder of the royal line that became Egypt's 25th dynasty
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Alara mean?
Alara is a girl name of Turkish origin meaning "Water fairy." Alara belongs to Turkic legend, where she is the fairy of the waters who moves between lakes and grants the wishes of those who ask sincerely — a figure closer to a guardian than to a trickster. The name is used across Turkey and among Turkish communities in Germany and the Netherlands, and it has spread beyond them on sound alone: three open syllables, no hard consonants, and a family resemblance to Lara, Clara and Alara's near-twin Elara, one of Jupiter's moons.
How do you pronounce Alara?
Alara is pronounced ah-LAH-rah. Common variations include Elara, Allara, Alarah.
Is Alara a girl name?
Yes, Alara is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Ala, Lara, Ari.