The first name Allegra

In 2025, 49 girls were named Allegra, making it the 747th most popular girls’ name. It peaked in 2018, with 63 births (#641).

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Allegra with other names.

In 2025, 36 girls born in the United States were named Allegra, the 3,979th most popular girls’ name that year. It was used most in 1988, when 154 were.

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

• Allegra Acosta
  American actress and singer, born 2002
• Allegra Curtis
  German-American actress, born 1966
• Allegra Goodman
  American novelist and short story writer (born 1967)
• Allegra Poljak
  Association football player, born 1999

• Bella
• Gabriella
• Elena
• Francesca
• Gianna
• Alina
• Bianca
• Cara
• Gemma
• Alessia
• Gia
• Luciana
• Alessandra
• Aida
• Angelica
• Cristina

All 80 names of Italian origin

What does the name Allegra mean?

Allegra means “cheerful” in Italian.

What is the origin of the name Allegra?

Borrowed from Italian Allegra, from allegra (“cheerful”), inspired by the musical term allegro.

How popular is the name Allegra?

In 2025, 49 girls born in England and Wales were named Allegra, ranking 747th. Its peak was 2018, with 63 births.

Is Allegra a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a girl's name: 100% of the 4,732 US babies named Allegra since 1880 were girls.

When was Allegra most popular?

1988 in the United States, when 154 babies were named Allegra, its highest rank at 1,045th.

How do you pronounce Allegra?

Allegra is /əˈlɛɡrə/, 3 syllables.

Is Allegra also a surname?

Yes. Allegra is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.