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Alula

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Pronounced uh-LOO-lah /əˈluː.lə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic al-ula, 'the first' — the source of the star names Alula Borealis and Australis, and of a Saudi oasis city. It also names a small bird-wing feather. Read chiefly as 'the first.'Low

In 30 seconds: A celestial Arabic name: Alula means 'the first,' behind two stars (said 'uh-LOO-lah'). Airy and cosmic.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic al-ula, 'the first' — the source of the star names Alula Borealis and Australis, and of a Saudi oasis city. It also names a small bird-wing feather. Read chiefly as 'the first.'
U.S. rank (2024)#11122 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020182024

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

Alula is from the Arabic al-ula, 'the first,' source of two named stars and the AlUla region. As a girl's name it reads celestial and airy — rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-LOO-lah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, celestial, and airy.

Did you know? Alula comes from the Arabic al-ula, 'the first' — the name behind the paired stars Alula Borealis and Australis, and a storied Saudi oasis city — a cosmic, airy name (said 'uh-LOO-lah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Alula — Arabic al-ula 'the first'; star name

Variations

AloolaAlulahAloula

Nicknames

LuluAli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alula mean?

Alula is from the Arabic al-ula, 'the first' — behind the star names Alula Borealis and Australis.

How do you pronounce Alula?

It's said uh-LOO-lah /əˈluː.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alula a boy or girl name?

Alula is used mostly as a girl's name.

How popular is Alula?

Alula is a rare name in the U.S.

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