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Allegra

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Pronounced ə-LEG-rah /əˈlɛɡ.rɑ/High

Meaning: From Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminineHigh

In 30 seconds: Joy at a lively tempo: Allegra is Italian for 'merry, cheerful' — the feminine of the musical allegro. Borne by Byron's daughter and a famous ballerina of verse, it dances as it's spoken.
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Origin HighItalian
MeaningFrom Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminine
U.S. rank (2025)#3979 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,732

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819022025

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

Allegra comes from Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, merry' — the feminine of allegro, the musical tempo marking. Lord Byron gave it to his daughter, Longfellow to his 'laughing Allegra', and it remains a sparkling Italian choice.

In the U.S. it is rare, elegant, and energetic — though some associate it with the allergy brand. Joyful at the root, musical, and effervescent.

Did you know? Longfellow called his daughter 'laughing Allegra' in 'The Children's Hour' — and in music, allegro literally instructs players to be brisk and joyful.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Allegra — etymology

Variations

AlegraAllegretta

Nicknames

AllieLeggy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Allegra Byron (1817–1822)
    Daughter of the poet Lord Byron.

If you like Allegra…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allegra mean?

Allegra is Italian for 'joyful, lively, merry' — the feminine of the musical allegro.

How do you pronounce Allegra?

It's said ə-LEG-rah /əˈlɛɡ.rɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Allegra a boy or girl name?

Allegra is a girl's name.

How popular is Allegra?

Allegra is a rare name in the U.S.

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