The nameAlaa
Alaa is an Arabic name, mostly given to girls in France and used for both sexes in the Arab world.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic ala, "nobility, eminence".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France around 1980, Alaa grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Alaa
Alaa in France
614thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (90 births)
1,210babies named Alaa in France since 1900
Alaa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 525 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Alaa. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Alaa in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 73 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alaa mean?
From the Arabic ala, "nobility, eminence".
What is the origin of the name Alaa?
Arabic.
Is Alaa a girl's or a boy's name?
Alaa is a girl's name.