Alegria
ah-leh-GREE-ah
Alegria is a girl’s name of Spanish origin, meaning “Spanish for 'joy' or 'happiness'.”. It currently ranks #10284 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2011.
What Alegria Means
“Spanish for 'joy' or 'happiness'.”
The Story of Alegria
This name bursts forth from the Spanish coast, a whispered promise of pure, unadulterated happiness.
Alegria is the Spanish word for joy, a vibrant sound that emerged into common usage around 1975. It carries the warmth of sunny plazas and the rhythm of lively celebrations, a linguistic expression of an essential human feeling.
When you imagine your daughter's first laugh, this name echoes its bright sound. Alegria is for a child whose spirit naturally lifts others, a daughter who will navigate life with an innate optimism and an energetic kindness.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#18 in 2011
Total Births
235
First Recorded
1975
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