Alara

ah-LAH-rah

Armenian, Turkish, Persian, Breton

"water fairy; all-powerful ruler; the chosen"

Alara Origin and Meaning

The name Alara is a girl's name of Persian, Turkish, Breton origin meaning "water fairy; all-powerful ruler; the chosen".

The name of a beautiful water fairy in Turkish mythology, who has the power to grant wishes and mend broken hearts. Also used in Armenia, it is currently a fast rising choice in England and Wales where it sits in the Top 300. Some of its popularity may be down to how easily it crosses languages, though it may also be because of its similarity to the likes of Elara, Lara, Laura, and Alexandra.

The name also has its roots in Breton, a feminine form of either Alaric ("all-powerful ruler") or Eloi ("the chosen"), adding another layer of power and mystique to the name.

Given to 234 girls in the US in a recent year, it is also heading towards the Top 1000 in the States.

Alara Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1073 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Alara

• 1073 Nameberry 2025
• 59 Unique 2024
• 295 England 2024
• 349 Germany 2016

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Famous People Named Alara

• Alara Ceri actress
• Alara Ertuk actress
• Alara of Nubia a king of Kush
• Alara Kalama hermit saint and teacher of yogic meditation

The name Alara in Pop Culture

• Alara name of a water fairy in Turkish mythology who appears as a beautiful girl with butterfly,like wings that are made of light but sprinkle water as her wings flutter. She must abide near water to maintain her youth and beauty. She has the power to remove hate and greed from peoples' hearts thus making them capabale of love. Those who seek Alara's help must travel to a lake where she was last seen and tie a colorful ribbon on the branch of a blooming lakeside tree. If the ribbon was cut from a handkerchief last used to wipe off the tears of a heartbroken person, the wish becomes more likely to come true. Wishes must be made under a cloudless night sky shortly before dawn.
• Shards of Alara and Alara Reborn are an expert level expansion block of Magic: The Gathering
• Alara Kitan Xelayan Chief of Security on FOX's The Orville