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Alara

Girl name · 49 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alara: 49 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 9 births in 2025.

Meaning “water fairy” or “water sprite,” Alara has Turkish origins, where it evokes the enchanting spirits of lakes and streams in folklore. The name has gained quiet international notice through the American composer Alaran A. Ahmadi, though it remains relatively rare in Scotland. You might also know it from the Marvel comic universe, where Alara is a queen of the alien Shi’ar empire, giving the name a touch of interstellar glamour. In a different key, Alara shares its lyrical sound with the French river Allier, whose name may have Celtic roots meaning “to go” or “to flow.” With its soft vowels and fairy-tale meaning, Alara feels both ancient and contemporary, a gentle, melodic choice that dances lightly on the tongue.