Alora
Alora is a girls' name of African origin meaning “my dream, dream-like.” It ranked #195 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Alora?
ah-LOR-ah
where does the name Alora come from?
Alora has more than one origin. It is attributed to Botswana and the Bantu languages, with the meaning my dream, and in English use it is sometimes a modern spelling variant of Elora. Separately, alora is a Spanish word meaning at that hour.
Alora is a name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Bantu or Tswana tradition, where it is said to mean 'my dream.' It is also associated with a small town in Málaga, Spain, and has been embraced in fantasy literature and gaming communities.
how popular is this name?
Alora has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 8 years since 2018. It peaked at #195 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #195 |
| 2024 | #224 |
| 2023 | #200 |
| 2022 | #267 |
| 2021 | #463 |
| 2020 | #599 |
| 2019 | #714 |
| 2018 | #920 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Alora fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Alora
Álora is also the name of a town in southern Spain, though it is not known to be where the name comes from.
what are the nicknames and variants of Alora?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Alora?
what names go well with Alora?
Sibling names that share Alora's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Alora
What does the name Alora mean?
Alora means “my dream, dream-like”.
What is the origin of the name Alora?
Alora comes from the African naming tradition. Related forms include Elora.
How popular is the name Alora?
Alora ranked #195 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data.
Is Alora a boy or girl name?
Alora is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Alora?
Alora is pronounced ah-LOR-ah, with 3 syllables.
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