Ala
Girl nameAla has been given to 943 babies in the U.S. since 1889. It peaked in 1992. In 2025, about 1 in 76,537 girls was named Ala.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
943
Peak year
1992 (27 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1889
10-year trend
▼ -5%
Gender split
85% girls / 15% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Ala — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Ala.
Sibling name ideas for Ala
Same era and popularity as Ala, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Ala?
Ala has been given to 943 babies in the U.S. since 1889. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Ala peak?
Ala peaked in 1992, when 27 babies were given the name.
Is Ala a girl or boy name?
Ala is primarily a girl name (85% of babies named Ala are girls).
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