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UK girl's name

Alarah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to know" or "understanding".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Alarah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Alarah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 8 births.

This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2016 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Alarah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Alarah ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2022, when 8 girls were registered as Alarah.
  • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alarah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2022

8 births

Estimated living

26

2026

Meaning

What does Alarah mean?

The name Alarah is a relatively modern invention, likely inspired by Arabic and Hebrew names but without a clear historical origin or widespread traditional usage. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and patterns found in names from multiple cultures and linguistic backgrounds.

While the name may bear some resemblance to Arabic names like Alara or Hebrew names like Arah, there is no definitive evidence that it derives directly from any specific ancient language or cultural tradition. It does not seem to have any documented usage or appearances in historical texts, religious scriptures, or ancient records.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Alarah appear to be from the late 20th century, likely emerging as a unique and distinctive name choice for newborns in various parts of the world. However, there are no widely known or famous historical figures specifically associated with this particular name.

Due to its relatively modern origins and limited historical usage, there are no well-documented examples of individuals named Alarah from earlier periods in history. The name's meaning and significance seem to be primarily derived from its aesthetic appeal and the personal preferences of those who have chosen it for their children in recent times.

It is important to note that while the name Alarah may have been inspired by linguistic and cultural influences from various regions, it does not appear to have a deep-rooted historical or traditional background. Its popularity and usage are relatively recent phenomena, reflecting modern naming trends and preferences rather than a long-standing heritage or widespread historical significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Alarah over time

The chart below shows babies named Alarah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2016 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Alarah, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Alarah
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Decades

Alarah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alarah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3389 20 3
2010s #5775 6 2

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FAQ

Alarah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Alarah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Alarah was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Alarah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2022, with 8 babies registered as Alarah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Alarah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "to know" or "understanding".

How many people are called Alarah in the UK?

A total of 26 babies have been registered as Alarah across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.