Alaa
3 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ ModernAmerican / InventedVariant ◈ 3 syllables
"Nobility, excellence, highness, superiority."

From ModernAmerican / InventedVariant

Alaa means exaltedness or sublimity — from the Arabic. Al-A'la IS one of the most important chapters of the Quran — the Most High. The name IS the Arabic word for the most elevated state. Two syllables of the Most-High, the most important Quranic chapter, and Arabic exaltedness.

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Alaa at a glance
MeaningNobility, excellence, highness, superiority.
OriginModernAmerican / InventedVariant
GenderUnisex
Syllables3
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#3139
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Why parents love Alaa
  • Al-A'la IS one of the Quran's most important chapters.The Most High — maximum elevation.Two syllables with a sacred, Arabic sound: ah-LAH.The meaning exalted IS the most supremely elevated.The double-A adds maximum openness.
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The vibe of Alaa
exaltednesssublimityArabicAlaaAl-A'laMost HighQuranimportantsacredelevateddouble-A
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Origin & history of Alaa
Arabic alaa (exaltedness) → Al-A'la (Quran chapter)
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ModernAmerican / InventedVariant roots
Alaa means exaltedness. Al-A'la IS one of the Quran's most important chapters — the Most High.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Arabic; Surah Al-A'la (Quran 87).
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Today
Alaa remains a beloved choice, ranking #3139 in the US. 1,933 babies have been named Alaa since 1979.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Islamic tradition, SSA data
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How popular is Alaa?
2017 peak year
Alaa has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #3139), with about 59 babies named Alaa each year. In 2017, 61 babies received the name (ranked #2780). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 1,933.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
61 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #2,780)
59 Avg. per year
(last decade)
590 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,933 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #3,139) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Alaa
6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.

Alaa's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — Most-High seeking. People named Alaa tend to be sacred, exalted, and gifted at being the Arabic Most High.

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Arabic Most High
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Quranic-chapter
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Exalted-sublime
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Double-A open
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Sacred-elevated
A1
L3
A1
A1
Sum: 6 → Life path 6
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Personality of Alaa
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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