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Alura

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Pronounced ə-LOOR-ah /əˈlʊr.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Old English Aethelthryth/Alured echo ('noble counsellor'); also a modern name from 'allure, to entice/charm'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Alluring and modern: Alura echoes 'allure' (and an Old English 'divine counsellor'). Soft, enchanting, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, American
MeaningFrom the Old English Aethelthryth/Alured echo ('noble counsellor'); also a modern name from 'allure, to entice/charm'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5291 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 658

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919322024

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

Alura is a modern name echoing the word allure (Old French alurer, 'to entice, to charm') and an Old English name-element sense, 'divine or noble counsellor' (routes layered, which we flag). A soft, enchanting name; the sound carries it (said 'ə-LOOR-ah').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, allure-or-noble-counsellor at the root, and enchanting.

Did you know? Alura brushes the word 'allure' (to entice, to charm) and an Old English sense, 'divine/noble counsellor' — a soft, enchanting modern name (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Alura — routes layered

Variations

AlluraAlurea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alura mean?

Alura echoes 'allure' (to charm) and an Old English 'noble counsellor'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alura?

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

Is Alura a boy or girl name?

Alura is a girl's name.

How popular is Alura?

Alura is a rare name in the U.S.

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