Ala

Pronounced: AH-lah

Meaning: Excellence; nobility

Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic

What does Ala mean?

Ala is a name with multiple origins. In Arabic (علاء), it means “excellence” or “elevation.” In Slavic mythology, Ala is a storm demon or spirit, though rarely used as a given name. In Polish, it can be a diminutive of names like Alicja (Alicia). The meaning and cultural resonance of Ala vary depending on context.

Related Names

Alita

Variants of Ala

Spelling Variants:Alaa

Formal Variants:Aalayah Aladdin Alaiyah Alakai Alana Alanee Alara Alaska Alaw Alayia Alayna Alazne Alexina Aleyah Alicja Allaya

Usually Short For

Alakai Alani Alanoud Alicja

Popularity of Ala over time

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