Unisex nameCurrently #2,814 in the USSteady
Alaa
2 syllablesPeak year: 20174 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alaa'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.
Alaa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alaa |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 17 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 15 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 19 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 48 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 48 |
| 1995 | 54 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 40 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 45 |
| 2000 | 62 |
| 2001 | 56 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 35 |
| 2004 | 49 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 54 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 55 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 64 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 67 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 55 |
| 2022 | 59 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 67 |
Alaa through the decades
- Alaa peaked in 2017, when 69 babies were named Alaa in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alaa has risen 27% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alaa currently ranks #2,814 in the US and is holding steady.