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Yoruba

Alaba

Unisex
Meaning

Alaba means second child after twins.

Demographic Rank #182 in US Census
Trend Status 📈 Rising

Pronunciation & Sound Metrics

Phonetic A-La-Ba
Syllables 3
Starting Sound A
Linguistics & Script

Etymological & Phonetic Roots for Alaba

Aa
IPA Notation /ʌlʌbʌ/
Transliteration Alaba
Root Representation Alaba
Script Form Alaba
Pythagorean Numerology

Destiny Number for Alaba

8 Ruling
Ruling Archetype

The Achiever (Ruling Number 8)

Core Personality Traits
Executive Ability Focus on Quality Resilience

Name Specifications

Origin / Region Yoruba
Category All
Gender Unisex
Name Length 5 Letters
Family Matching

Sibling & Twin Name Combinations for Alaba

👦 Brother Name Ideas

Aabraham Aabraham means father of many. Aaden Aaden means fire or little fire. Aadolf A lovely baby name of Finnish (Rare) origin, traditionally chosen for boys.

👧 Sister Name Ideas

Aadhya Aadhya means the first power and creator. It is associated with Goddess Durga and symbolizes strength and perfection. Aafje Aafje means elf. Aaliyah Aaliyah means ascending, highborn, exalted, sublime, or lofty.

✨ Twin Name Pairs

Alaba & Aabraham Boy
Aabraham means father of many.
Alaba & Aaden Boy
Aaden means fire or little fire.
Alaba & Aadhya Girl
Aadhya means the first power and creator. It is associated with Goddess Durga and symbolizes strength and perfection.
Rhythm & Flow

Recommended Middle Names for Alaba

AlabaAaren
Aaren means exalted, lofty, inspired, high mountain, or light bringer.1 Syllables
AlabaAavya
Aavya means belonging to a sheep, woollen, or obstruction.1 Syllables
AlabaAbia
Abia means God is my father, yahweh is my father, or my father.1 Syllables
AlabaAbiah
A lovely baby name of Biblical origin, traditionally chosen for children.1 Syllables
Aesthetic Metrics

Phonetic Rhythm & Rhyming Endings for Alaba

Rhythm Cadence

Trochaic (Balanced Double Stress)

Calculated phonetic stress pattern optimized for natural spoken flow and surname integration.

Rhyming Suffix Matches
Akiba Alba Ayuba Baba
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Data Provenance & Trust Disclosure

Verified etymological & census data for Alaba

Dataset Version 2.4 | Audited Aug 2026
Primary Source Classical Etymological Lexicons
Review Status Editorial Board Verified
Classification Yoruba Naming Standard
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions About Alaba

What does the name Alaba mean?▼

The name Alaba means "Alaba means second child after twins.".

What is the origin and category of the name Alaba?▼

The name Alaba has origins in Yoruba naming customs and is categorized under All.

How do you pronounce Alaba?▼

The name Alaba is pronounced A-La-Ba (/ʌlʌbʌ/) with 3 syllables.

Similar Meaning Names

'Abbas Boy

'Abbas means austere or lion.

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'Elî Boy

'Elî means ascension, My God, My God is an oath, or torch.

Kurdish View details →
Aabraham Boy

Aabraham means father of many.

Finnish (Rare) View details →
Aaden Boy

Aaden means fire or little fire.

English (Modern) View details →