Allura - A very unique female name
Allura at a glance
Allura is ranked #4697 among girl baby names in 2025, with 5 births in 2025. It peaked in 2018 at #3741 and first appeared on the charts in 1999.
- Rank in 2025
- #4697
- Births in 2025
- 5
- Peak year
- 2018 (#3741)
- First appeared
- 1999
- Trend
- #4551 in 2020 → #4697 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 260,694 girls
- Visitor rating
- 4.7/5 (13 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Allura peaked in popularity 8 years ago in 2018 on position 3741.
Famous with this name
Allura Duffy
Chazz Allura
Allura Blazi
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Allura is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Allura is currently topping the baby name charts in Pennsylvania at position #1,405 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,405.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Allura is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Allura origin and meaning
Modern, literary and word-based
Uncertain — built from English allure, 'to attract,' and popularised by Princess Allura of Voltron (1984); neither source alone explains all its use
Allura appears from 1999, after Voltron's Princess Allura became familiar to American audiences, and its spelling clearly plays on 'allure.' With two live sources, it ships uncertain.
Origin uncertain
Allura is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Allura, pop culture references for the name Allura and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Allura
We've found the following names that sound similar to Allura, sorted by popularity.
Alora / Alara / Alaura / Alorah / Allure / Aloura / Alori / Alura / Aulora / Allora /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 4697 |
| 2020 | 4551 |
| 2018 | 3741 |
| 2016 | 4864 |
| 2011 | 4499 |
| 2008 | 4654 |
| 2007 | 5210 |
| 2004 | 4458 |
| 2001 | 4504 |
| 1999 | 4301 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1405 |
Even more about Allura
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Allura a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.What is the number of syllables for the name Allura?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
ah-LOOR-uh · /əˈlʊərə/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Elura — A different, rarer name close in sound.
Famous bearers
- Princess Allura — Princess and later Paladin in the Voltron animated series (Fictional, 1984) Fictional
Why parents choose it
A glamorous, princess-coded name with a built-in allure pun.
Worth knowing
- Also a brand name (Allura siding and flooring products), and the Voltron link dominates recognition.
