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Alaura

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Pronounced ə-LAWR-ə /ə.ˈlɔr.ə/Medium

Meaning: LaurelMedium

In 30 seconds: Alaura is an English girl's name meaning 'laurel'. It reads as a flowing elaboration of the laurel-themed names.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningLaurel
U.S. rank (2024)#2792 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,785

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919882024

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

History & Origin

Alaura is listed as an English name meaning 'laurel', tying it to the evergreen long linked with honor and victory. Its single recorded variation, Alora, shows the same soft, open sound with a slightly trimmed spelling.

The name's three syllables give it a gentle, melodic flow. Alaura and Alora differ mainly in spelling while keeping the same laurel meaning.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Alaura is 'laurel', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Alaura — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Alora

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Alora— The recorded variation of Alaura, with the same sound and 'laurel' sense.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaura mean?

Alaura is usually explained as meaning 'laurel' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Alaura?

It's commonly said ə-LAWR-ə /ə.ˈlɔr.ə/.

Is Alaura a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alaura is used as a girl name.

How popular is Alaura?

In 2024, Alaura ranked #2792 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.