The baby name Allegra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɛɡrə/ (uh-LEG-rah).
Allegra is Italian in Origin.
The baby name Allegra is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /əˈlɛɡrə/ (uh-LEG-rah).
Allegra is Italian in Origin.
Allegra is an Italian given name deriving from the adjective allegra (feminine of allegro) meaning “cheerful, lively,” ultimately from Latin alacer/alacris. It is also familiar through the musical tempo marking allegro, reinforcing buoyant connotations. Though recorded in medieval Italy as a descriptive byname and occasional baptismal name, Allegra entered wider Anglophone use in the 19th century, notably via the poet Lord Byron’s daughter, Clara Allegra “Allegra” Byron.
The name has enjoyed periodic revivals among English-speaking parents seeking an elegant, arts-inflected choice; bearers include novelist Allegra Goodman and fashion executive Allegra Versace. Variants and related forms include Alegra (simplified Spanish/Portuguese-style), Allegria (“joy” in Italian), Allegrina/Allegretta (diminutives in historical Italian), and the rare masculine Allegro. Common nicknames are Allie/Ally, Legra, and Lera. Semantically and stylistically, Allegra aligns with Felicity, Joy, and Blythe, all evoking brightness and good spirits.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegra | Curtis | Christine Kaufmann | television actor | ★★★★★ | Tony Curtis | television actor | ★★★★★ |
| Allegra | Huston | Enrica Soma | model | ★★★★★ | John Huston | film director | ★★★★★ |
| Allegra | Leguizamo | John Leguizamo | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 2019 | #1 | — | 902 |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| Switzerland | Girls | 2024 | #129 | 7 | 1,786 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Girls | 2022 | #178 | 2 | 1,568 |
| HR | 0 | #181 | 1 | 2,081 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| HU | Girls | 0 | #225 | 1 | 3,308 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| Canada | Girls | 2024 | #268 | 18 | 2,795 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #276 | 3 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #363 | 2 | 5,096 |
| France | Girls | 2021 | #399 | 7 | 3,185 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #410 | 11 | 1,885 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #442 | 4 | 8,339 | |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #473 | 2 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #520 | 4 | 11,913 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #558 | 3 | 11,671 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #575 | 12 | 18,916 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #586 | 14 | 8,289 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IT | 0 | #604 | 111 | 4,183 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #625 | 1,267 | 9,415 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #639 | 7 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #649 | 2 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| Finland | Girls | 2026 | #728 | 11 | 3,895 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #808 | 31 | 4,949 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #825 | 2 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #877 | 40 | 8,487 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #910 | 6 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #934 | 10 | 14,861 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #967 | 17 | 5,561 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,005 | 5 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,114 | 28 | 25,928 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,259 | 9 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,440 | 32 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Allegra is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:
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