Joyful, lively, or brisk
Derived from the Italian word for 'cheerful' or 'lively,' Allegra has long been associated with musical terminology. It gained literary recognition through Lord Byron, who chose it for his daughter, and it remains a sophisticated choice with a spirited, upbeat energy.
Less common today
Allegra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,189 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Daughter of poet Lord Byron
Italian heiress and daughter of Donatella Versace
American novelist and short story writer
American ballet dancer and muse to George Balanchine
