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Allura

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Pronounced ə-LOOR-ah /əˈlʊr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the word allure/'allura' — French alurer, 'to attract, to charm; enchantment, fascination'Low

In 30 seconds: Charm and enchantment: Allura evokes 'allure' — fascination and magnetism. Glamorous, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningFrom the word allure/'allura' — French alurer, 'to attract, to charm; enchantment, fascination'
U.S. rank (2025)#3520 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 923

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519462025

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

Allura comes from the word allure — from French alurer, 'to attract, to entice, to charm' — hence 'allure, enchantment, fascination'. A glamorous, modern word-name (the Voltron princess Allura).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, allure-and-enchantment at the root, and glamorous.

Did you know? Allura brushes the word 'allure' (French alurer, 'to attract, to charm') — a glamorous, modern coined name suggesting enchantment and magnetism (and a Voltron character).
Overall data confidence 50%
Oxford English Dictionary — allure — word origin

Variations

AluraAllureAlurra

Nicknames

Allie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Allura mean?

Allura evokes 'allure' — French 'to attract, to charm; enchantment, fascination'.

How do you pronounce Allura?

It's said ə-LOOR-ah /əˈlʊr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Allura a boy or girl name?

Allura is a girl's name.

How popular is Allura?

Allura is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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