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Alla

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Pronounced AH-lah /ˈɑː.lə/Medium

Meaning: An established Russian and Slavic girl's name (borne by the singer Alla Pugacheva); its deeper root is debated. It is a personal name, distinct from unrelated look-alike words. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Slavic name: Alla is an established Russian girl's name (said 'AH-lah'). Deeper root uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowRussian, Slavic
MeaningAn established Russian and Slavic girl's name (borne by the singer Alla Pugacheva); its deeper root is debated. It is a personal name, distinct from unrelated look-alike words. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2023)#15292 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718802023

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

Alla is an established Russian/Slavic personal name for girls, familiar through singer Alla Pugacheva. Its origin is debated, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'AH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, familiar across Russia and Eastern Europe. Rare, short, and classic.

Did you know? Alla is a well-known Russian and Slavic girl's name — carried by the beloved singer Alla Pugacheva — a crisp two-beat name whose deeper root is debated, which we note (said 'AH-lah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Alla — Russian/Slavic personal name; deeper root debated

Variations

AlaAlyaAlina

Nicknames

AlLala

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alla mean?

Alla is a Russian and Slavic girl's name; its deeper root is debated, which we note.

How do you pronounce Alla?

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

Is Alla a boy or girl name?

Alla is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Alla?

Alla is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Russia and Eastern Europe.

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