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Alaa

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LAH /ɑˈlɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; loftiness' (also 'God's blessings/bounties'); used for both sexesLow

In 30 seconds: Nobility; excellence; God's blessings: Alaa is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (said 'ah-LAH').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; loftiness' (also 'God's blessings/bounties'); used for both sexes
U.S. rank (2024)#8979 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 458

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419792024

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

Alaa comes from the Arabic ala, 'nobility; excellence; loftiness' (also 'God's blessings/bounties'); used for both sexes. A lyrical, classic name (here for a boy; slug distinguished; said 'ah-LAH').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, nobility-and-excellence at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alaa means 'nobility; excellence; loftiness' in Arabic (also 'God's blessings') — a lyrical name, used for both sexes (said 'ah-LAH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Alaa — Arabic; unisex

Variations

AlaAlaoAlaah

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaa mean?

Alaa is Arabic for 'nobility; excellence; loftiness' (also 'God's blessings'); used for both sexes; here for a boy.

How do you pronounce Alaa?

It's said ah-LAH /l/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alaa a boy or girl name?

Alaa is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Alaa?

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

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