Alla
Every Alla since 1880 — 1,202 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alla
Alla is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,055 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,202 American babies have been named Alla. Its peak came in 1927, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alla stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alla year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,055 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,309 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,698 | — | — |
| 2021 | 9 | #10,331 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,589 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,185 | — | — |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,750 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #8,913 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,566 | — | — |
| 2014 | 12 | #9,009 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,696 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,268 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #16,916 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,339 | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #8,918 | — | — |
| 2008 | 10 | #10,848 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,033 | — | — |
| 2006 | 18 | #6,868 | — | — |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,356 | — | — |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,677 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,074 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,868 | — | — |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,190 | — | — |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,711 | — | — |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,064 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,023 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,220 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,671 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,034 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,365 | — | — |
| 1935 | 18 | #1,846 | — | — |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,025 | — | — |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,196 | — | — |
| 1920 | 23 | #1,753 | — | — |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,675 | — | — |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,149 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | 9 | #1,323 | — | — |
| 1895 | 7 | #1,302 | — | — |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,339 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | 6 | #742 | — | — |
Famous people named Alla
- Alla Pugacheva Singer · b. 1949
- Alla Nazimova Actor · 1879–1945
- Alla Kushnir Politician · 1941–2013
- Alla Rakha Musician · 1919–2000
- Alla Tsuper Skier · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alla in 2025?
Alla ranked #15,055 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alla?
1,202 babies have been named Alla in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alla most popular?
Alla peaked in 1927, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Alla a boy or girl name?
Alla is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alla rising or falling?
Alla is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alla?
Well-known people named Alla include Alla Pugacheva (singer), Alla Nazimova (actor), Alla Kushnir (politician).