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The baby name Alla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Russian: 'AH-lah' (IPA: /ˈalə/); English: 'AL-uh' (IPA: /ˈæl.ə/).

Alla is Germanic, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic, Slavic
Pronunciation: Russian: 'AH-lah' (IPA: /ˈalə/); English: 'AL-uh' (IPA: /ˈæl.ə/)

What is the meaning of the name Alla ?

The baby name Alla is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Russian: 'AH-lah' (IPA: /ˈalə/); English: 'AL-uh' (IPA: /ˈæl.ə/).

Alla is Germanic, Slavic in Origin.

Alla (А́лла) is a predominantly East Slavic feminine name with layered etymology. Many scholars connect it to a Gothic or Greek root meaning “other” or “foreign” (Gothic alja-, Greek allē), a link reinforced by the 4th‑century Gothic martyr Saint Alla. In parallel, some bearers trace it to the Arabic Alaa’/Ala, “exaltation, loftiness,” adopted through Russified spelling. The name’s meaning is therefore read either as “other; different” or “exalted; noble.” Variants and related forms include Ala (Polish), Alia, Alya, and the Slavic diminutives Allochka and Allusha; Belarusian uses Ałła.

In use across Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus since the late imperial period, Alla rose sharply in the Soviet era and remains familiar throughout the post‑Soviet world. Cultural visibility owes much to figures like singer Alla Pugacheva and ballerina Alla Osipenko. The concise, emphatic double‑l gives it a crisp, modern profile.

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Famous people with the name Alla

Alla Pugacheva Actor · Born 1949 · Russia Alla Pugacheva is a famous Russian singer and actress, best known for her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence. She gained immense popularity with songs like 'Million Roses' and 'Harlequin'. Born in 1949, she has been a significant figure in Russian pop culture for decades. Alla Demidova Actor · Born 1936 · Russia Alla Demidova is a Russian actress best known for her work in theater and film. She gained fame for her performances in films like 'The Mirror' and 'The Ascent'. Born in 1936, she has been a prominent figure in Russian cinema and stage acting. Alla Pokrovskaya Actor · Born 1937 · Russia Alla Pokrovskaya was a Soviet and Russian actress and teacher, best known for her work in theater and film. She was a respected figure in Russian performing arts and also taught acting to younger generations.

Alla – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MD 0 #31 4 434
EE 0 #32 6 1,051
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
TM Girls 0 #33 3 574
DJ Boys 0 #36 1 657
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
EE Girls 0 #44 117 1,888
GE 0 #44 1 997
MD Girls 0 #47 56 865
RU Girls 0 #54 4,312 11,913
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
KZ 0 #70 21 1,452
RU 0 #70 188 3,641
AZ Girls 0 #72 4 1,051
AF 0 #75 2 1,883
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
GE Girls 0 #79 26 1,564
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
IL Girls 0 #84 1,544 11,648
LT 0 #86 3 949
CY Girls 0 #88 34 3,755
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
AF Girls 0 #93 2 2,402
SD 0 #94 9 2,130
PS Girls 0 #102 953 10,981
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
KZ Girls 0 #109 443 5,862
IQ 0 #116 14 3,533
KW 0 #118 4 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
RS Girls 0 #132 6 1,651
JO 0 #136 5 2,158
MT Girls 0 #148 6 3,773
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
LT Girls 0 #159 36 1,904
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
SD Girls 0 #163 235 7,678
LY 0 #164 612 12,703
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
SI Girls 0 #172 6 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
PS 0 #179 40 5,692
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
CZ 0 #182 5 3,154
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
LU Girls 0 #184 7 4,850
GR Girls 0 #187 56 6,293
CZ Girls 0 #203 159 5,378
HU Girls 0 #206 18 3,308
IL 0 #207 68 6,291
BG Girls 0 #208 16 3,559
PL 0 #210 3 2,600
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
IQ Girls 0 #224 343 11,303
IR 0 #227 5 4,221
JP Girls 0 #234 12 6,592
BD 0 #237 5 5,992
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
JO Boys 0 #242 147 7,057
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
PL Girls 0 #259 101 5,096
GR Boys 0 #266 8 6,912
AF Boys 0 #271 4 3,535
JO Girls 0 #275 51 7,570
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SA 0 #280 16 10,560
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
AL Boys 0 #286 13 5,122
HR Girls 0 #287 8 3,687
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
DZ 0 #290 2,315 20,130
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
QA Girls 0 #293 24 15,378
DK Girls 0 #295 22 7,429
Canada Girls 1999 #297 5 2,358
YE 0 #300 82 8,639
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
EG Boys 0 #303 1,176 15,035
SD Boys 0 #308 140 10,523
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CN Girls 0 #333 17 8,829
Finland Girls 0 #333 59 1,368
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
PL Boys 0 #338 3 6,459
MU Girls 0 #341 11 8,539
GH Boys 0 #354 8 8,138
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
France Boys 1992 #356 4 1,870
EG 0 #357 44 6,387
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
OM Girls 0 #364 33 15,987
IQ Boys 0 #372 340 13,071
PT Girls 0 #376 76 7,952
Austria Girls 0 #378 43 1,885
IR Girls 0 #386 148 8,334
France Girls 2018 #400 3 3,265
BD Girls 0 #403 4 8,413
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
Germany 0 #422 16 2,542
PH Girls 0 #425 5 13,098
PS Boys 0 #428 121 10,655
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
Spain 0 #443 10 2,326
SY 0 #456 309 11,684
AE Girls 0 #468 86 20,968
IT Girls 0 #475 2,032 9,415
RU Boys 0 #480 26 12,621
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
KW Girls 0 #488 28 19,177
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
IL Boys 0 #502 106 10,983
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
BH 0 #516 38 17,937
CR Girls 0 #516 17 11,342
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
TN 0 #532 339 13,765
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Boys 0 #537 16 10,162
Finland Girls 2026 #541 228 3,895
EG Girls 0 #548 482 14,742
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
KW Boys 0 #572 199 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #587 268 4,949
BD Boys 0 #600 6 10,045
HK Girls 0 #603 13 16,104
LB 0 #606 53 13,263
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
QA Boys 0 #645 63 18,093
IT 0 #649 66 4,183
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
MA 0 #724 440 20,986
SG Boys 0 #731 9 17,960
BR Boys 0 #779 7 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #789 196 5,561
SA Girls 0 #790 146 25,931
OM Boys 0 #794 88 17,948
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
NL Girls 0 #880 76 5,933
AE Boys 0 #905 188 22,615
Spain Boys 0 #909 22 5,610
United States Girls 2023 #910 5 8,600
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
NL Boys 0 #936 16 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #937 16 5,697
TR 0 #955 262 19,440
IN Boys 0 #964 38 16,750
MY Girls 0 #971 24 24,821
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,007 4 14,861
SA Boys 0 #1,016 690 28,008
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
MY Boys 0 #1,092 20 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,129 13 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,166 13 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,223 249 10,046
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781

Alla is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
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People also ask about Alla

Alla is predominantly a girl's name.
Alla is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Russian: 'AH-lah' (IPA: /ˈalə/); English: 'AL-uh' (IPA: /ˈæl.ə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Ala and Алла (Cyrillic).
Yes — Alla ranked #297 in Canada in 1999, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Alla ranks highest in Canada (#297 in 1999).
Alla's popularity is rising. It moved from #915 in 2013 to #910 in 2023 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Alla are in our database, including Alla Pugacheva (Actor), Alla Demidova (Actor), Alla Pokrovskaya (Actor).