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Alegria

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Pronounced ah-leh-GREE-ah /ˌɑ.lɛˈɡri.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish alegria, 'joy; happiness' (from the Latin alacer, 'lively'); a warm word-name, also a Sephardic Jewish nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Joy; happiness: Alegria is a Spanish word-name. Warm, bright, and lyrical (said 'ah-leh-GREE-ah').
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish alegria, 'joy; happiness' (from the Latin alacer, 'lively'); a warm word-name, also a Sephardic Jewish name
U.S. rank (2025)#7500 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 249

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119752025

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

Alegria comes from the Spanish alegria, 'joy; happiness' (from the Latin alacer, 'lively'); it is also a Sephardic Jewish name. A warm word-name (said 'ah-leh-GREE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic and Sephardic families. Rare, joy at the root, and bright.

Did you know? Alegria is 'joy; happiness' in Spanish (from the Latin alacer, 'lively') — a warm word-name, also a Sephardic Jewish name — a bright choice (said 'ah-leh-GREE-ah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Alegria — Spanish; joy

Variations

AlegríaAllegria

Nicknames

Ale

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alegria mean?

Alegria is Spanish for 'joy; happiness' (from the Latin alacer, 'lively').

How do you pronounce Alegria?

It's said ah-leh-GREE-ah /ˌɑ.lɛˈɡri.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alegria a boy or girl name?

Alegria is a girl's name.

How popular is Alegria?

Alegria is a rare name in the U.S.

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