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At a Glance: Name: Allegra – Meaning: cheerful, lively – Origin: Italian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-LEG-rah
Allegra is an Italian girl's name, pronounced uh-LEG-rah, that means "cheerful" and "lively." It suits a free-spirited, boho, worldly feel, for parents who want a name with some music in it and a bright meaning to go with it.
Meaning & Origin of Allegra
Meaning: Cheerful, lively.
Origin: Italian.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Allegra
Phonetic: uh-LEG-rah IPA: /əˈlɛɡrə/
Popularity of Allegra
Allegra peaked at #1045 in 1988, when 154 girls received the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #3748 with 40 babies. Few children share it, so yours would rarely meet another Allegra.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1902–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Allegra mean?
Cheerful, lively. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Allegra)
How do you pronounce Allegra?
Allegra is pronounced uh-LEG-rah (IPA: /əˈlɛɡrə/).
Is Allegra a popular name right now?
Allegra peaked at #1045 in 1988 and is ranked #3748 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1902–2024.)
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