What is the origin of the name Alera?

Alera is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Alera?

Alera is currently ranked #12189 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alera?

Alera is pronounced ah-LEH-rah.

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Alera

ah-LEH-rah

Popularity

#12189

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

291

Peak Year

#19 in 2005

First Recorded

1999

Style

Soft & Gentle, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alera has unclear etymology, but it's likely a modern name. It resembles the Latin word 'alere', meaning 'to nourish' or 'to raise'.

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Allie Al

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Numerology

The Idealist

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Nicknames

Allie Al

Spelling Variations

Allera

Similar Names

Alessia Elara Alana Aria

Personality Traits

NurturingGracefulKindCreative

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