The baby name Alira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-LEE-rah (ə-LEE-rah) — stress on the second syllable; IPA: /əˈliːrə/.
The baby name Alira is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-LEE-rah (ə-LEE-rah) — stress on the second syllable; IPA: /əˈliːrə/.
Alira is in Origin.
Alira is a modern given name with strong Australian roots, widely believed to derive from an Indigenous (Aboriginal) term glossed as “quartz” or “crystal.” The imagery evokes clarity, brightness, and resilience, which has helped the name resonate with parents seeking nature-linked or culturally grounded choices. It appears in Australian state registries from the late 20th century onward and is most familiar there, though it remains rare internationally.
Spelling variants include Allira (common), Aleera, Aleira, Alirah, and Alyra; some parents also connect it to Elira, an Albanian name meaning “free,” or view it as a contemporary blend built on Ali-. Usage has been steady but modest, often chosen for its gentle sound and luminous meaning rather than for historical celebrity bearers. Nicknames such as Ali and Lira occur naturally, and the name pairs smoothly with both traditional and modern middle names.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| KZ | 0 | #94 | 1 | 1,452 | |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #134 | 2 | 1,786 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #329 | 4 | 5,862 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #517 | 2 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #822 | 5 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #891 | 26 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #909 | 7 | 14,098 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 6 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 5 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,065 | 8 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,144 | 9 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,260 | 8 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Alira is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:
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