Quartz crystal or clear
Alira is a name with multiple potential roots, most notably associated with Indigenous Australian languages where it refers to quartz crystal. It is also sometimes considered a modern variation of names like Lyra or Elira. In recent years, it has gained appeal as a melodic, rare alternative to more common 'A' names for girls.
Less common today
Alira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,429 in 2025.
One of the three brides of Dracula Β· Van Helsing (2004 film)
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).