Joy or happiness
Derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word for joy, this name is a direct virtue name. It shares the same linguistic root as the English word 'allegro,' indicating a brisk and happy tempo. It is often used as a celebratory name reflecting the parents' feelings toward the child.
Less common today
Alegria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,942 in 2011.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Cirque du Soleil production · Alegría
The protagonist of the novel Alegria · Alegria by Malika Mokeddem
