Alaria
Of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Catalan words for "wing" or "joy".
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the first name Alaria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alaria today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alaria births was 2018 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alaria. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Alaria with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
135
~ 1 in 2,538,921 Americans
Peak year
2018
12 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,433
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Alaria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alaria from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 61 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Alaria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alaria by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Alaria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Alaria
The name Alaria is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its origins in ancient Greek culture. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "alaris," which means "salt" or "brine." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have held significance for coastal communities or those involved in the trade or production of salt.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Alaria can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it appeared in a fragmentary text by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. The context in which the name was used is unclear, but its presence in such an influential literary work lends it a sense of historical significance.
Throughout the centuries, the name Alaria has been associated with various notable figures. One such individual was Alaria of Antioch, a Byzantine saint from the 6th century AD. She was renowned for her unwavering devotion to Christianity and her acts of charity towards the less fortunate.
In the realm of literature, Alaria gained prominence through the works of the renowned Italian poet Dante Alighieri. In his renowned epic poem "The Divine Comedy," Dante introduces a character named Alaria, who serves as a guide in the journey through the afterlife.
Another historical figure bearing the name Alaria was a celebrated scholar and philosopher from the 12th century. Alaria of Trier, as she was known, made significant contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics, earning her a place among the intellectual elite of her time.
The name Alaria also found its way into the annals of military history. Alaria of Aragon, a formidable female warrior from the 14th century, gained renown for her valor and strategic prowess on the battlefield. Her exploits were documented in various chronicles, cementing her place as a legendary figure in Spanish history.
While the name Alaria may not be as common as some other monikers, its rich historical tapestry and intriguing linguistic origins make it a truly captivating choice. From ancient Greek roots to the realms of literature, religion, and warfare, the name has left an indelible mark across time and cultures.
People
Alaria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alaria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Alaria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alaria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 135 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alaria going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,538,921 US residents.
Is Alaria a common name?
We classify Alaria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 136 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alaria most popular?
The single biggest year for Alaria was 2018, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alaria is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Alaria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alaria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alaria in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Alaria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alaria in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Alaria can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Alaria?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.