Ala

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Pronounced AH-lah /ˈɑ.lɑ/High

Meaning: From the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; God's blessings/bounties'; also a Polish short form of Alicja/Alexandra; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Nobility; God's blessings: Ala is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; God's blessings/bounties'; also a Polish short form of Alicja/Alexandra; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#8430 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 779

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ala comes from the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; God's blessings/bounties'; it is also a Polish short form of Alicja/Alexandra (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and Polish families. Rare, nobility at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ala means 'nobility; excellence; God's blessings' in Arabic — also a Polish short form of Alicja — a crisp name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AH-lah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ala — routes layered

Variations

AlaaAlahAlla

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ala mean?

Ala is Arabic for 'nobility; excellence; God's blessings'; also a Polish short form; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ala?

It's said AH-lah /ˈɑ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ala a boy or girl name?

Ala is a girl's name here.

How popular is Ala?

Ala is a very rare name in the U.S.