Allegra
Allegra is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Joyful, lively, or cheerful.
Origin and history
Allegra is an Italian name meaning joyful or lively, derived from the musical term allegro. In the United States, it remains a distinctive and relatively uncommon choice for girls, giving it a sophisticated and artistic feel.
Popularity in the United States
4,732 babies in the United States have been named Allegra since 1880. It ranks #2543 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.4 %)
- NY (25.1 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- PA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 171 |
| 1920-1930 | 174 |
| 1930-1940 | 118 |
| 1940-1950 | 101 |
| 1950-1960 | 109 |
| 1960-1970 | 189 |
| 1970-1980 | 419 |
| 1980-1990 | 676 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,196 |
| 2000-2010 | 606 |
| 2010-2019 | 686 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Famous people named Allegra
- Allegra Versace: Heiress, Business executive
- Allegra Goodman: Author, Novelist
- Allegra Kent: Ballet dancer, Author
Nicknames
Allie
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with 'allegro', the Italian musical tempo marking for lively and fast-paced compositions.
- Allegra Byron was the daughter of the famous English poet Lord Byron and Claire Clairmont, born in 1817.