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Alegra

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How to Pronounce Alegra

Pronounced uh-LEG-ruh /əˈlɛɡ.rə/Medium

Meaning: Alegra is a single-l spelling of Allegra, an Italian name from allegro, 'cheerful, lively,' the same word used in music for a bright, quick tempo. The dropped l is a written variation, not a separate origin.Low

In 30 seconds: Alegra is a spelling of Allegra, Italian for 'cheerful, lively,' the musical term for a bright tempo. Its use rose recently, peaking around 2010 (said uh-LEG-ruh).
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Origin LowItalian
MeaningAlegra is a single-l spelling of Allegra, an Italian name from allegro, 'cheerful, lively,' the same word used in music for a bright, quick tempo. The dropped l is a written variation, not a separate origin.
U.S. rank (2023)#12235 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 386

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019522023

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

Alegra is a one-l spelling of Allegra, from the Italian allegro, 'cheerful, lively,' familiar as a musical tempo mark. It also chimes with the Spanish alegre, 'happy.' Alegra appears in United States records from around 1952 but, unusually for this group, was most active recently, reaching a small high around 2010 as musical and Italian names drew fresh interest. It has stayed rare, given to only a couple dozen girls a year even then.

Because its peak is recent, Alegra reads as a living name rather than a vintage one; a girl given it at that high is still young today. Its bright meaning and easy sound fit the modern taste for cheerful, melodic names, and it may keep a small foothold, though most families still use the double-l Allegra.

Did you know? Alegra, like Allegra, comes from the Italian allegro, the musical mark for a bright, lively tempo, so it literally means 'cheerful.'
Overall data confidence 45%
References - Alegra — One-l spelling of Allegra; Italian allegro 'cheerful, lively'; recent peak

Variations

AllegraAlegriaAlegre

Nicknames

AllieLeggy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alegra mean?

It is a spelling of Allegra, from Italian allegro, 'cheerful, lively.'

How do you pronounce Alegra?

It's said uh-LEG-ruh /əˈlɛɡ.rə/, three syllables.

Is Alegra a boy or girl name?

Alegra is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Alegra?

It has always been rare, a spelling of Allegra given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.

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