girl's name
Alegra
uh-LEG-ruh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 399
Alegra is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2010, when 22 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Alegra Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 104 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 101 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 21 |
How Popular Is Alegra?
In 2023, Alegra was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Alegra Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alegra
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alegra Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alegra over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alegra
- English uh-LEG-ruh
Sibling Names for Alegra
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alegra — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alegra
How popular is the name Alegra?
In 2023, Alegra was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Alegra a girl's or a boy's name?
Alegra is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alegra?
Alegra has 3 syllables.
When was Alegra most popular?
Alegra peaked in 2010, when 22 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.