Unisex nameCurrently #8,430 in the USFalling
Ala
//ˈælə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19923 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ala's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ala's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ala |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 23 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 |
Ala through the decades
- Ala peaked in 1992, when 27 babies were named Ala in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ala has risen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ala currently ranks #8,430 in the US and is cooling off.