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Alaura as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Alaura

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The baby name Alaura is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɔːrə/ (uh-LAW-rah).

Alaura is English in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: /əˈlɔːrə/ (uh-LAW-rah)

What is the meaning of the name Alaura ?

The baby name Alaura is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɔːrə/ (uh-LAW-rah).

Alaura is English in Origin.

Alaura (ah-LOR-uh) is a modern English elaboration of Laura, from Latin laurus, "laurel," the victor’s crown of ancient Rome. It carries associations of triumph, honor, and poetic renown. Though sometimes linked to Alora or Elora, its clearest root is Laura’s Latin lineage. Its resonance is reinforced by Laura’s medieval and Renaissance prestige, from saints’ calendars to Petrarch’s celebrated muse.

Documented only sparsely, Alaura surfaces in late 20th- and early 21st-century use, especially in English-speaking countries, as a mellifluous twist on Laura/Lauren. Variants and near-forms include Alora, Alura, Allura, and Aloura; related classics are Laura (Italian, Spanish, English), Laure (French), and Laurel. Possible nicknames are Lora/Lorah, Laurie, Aura, and Lala. Core meaning: the laurel’s enduring symbolism of victory and honor, expressed in a contemporary silhouette.

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Alaura – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Canada Girls 2020 #278 6 2,919
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
CR Girls 0 #571 3 11,342
United States Girls 2024 #857 60 8,487
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781

Alaura is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
BR
CO
CR

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People also ask about Alaura

Alaura is predominantly a girl's name.
Alaura is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /əˈlɔːrə/ (uh-LAW-rah).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Allaura, Alora, Allora, Laura, Lora and Laurel.
Across languages, Alaura has these equivalents: Laura (EN/ES/IT/PT/RO), Laure (FR), Lora (variant).
Yes — Alaura ranked #278 in Canada in 2020, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Alaura ranks highest in Canada (#278 in 2020).
Alaura's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #888 in 2014 to #857 in 2024 in United States.