| Meaning | exalted, sublime |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Alaa |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | A-laa |
About Alaa
A name that carries a gentle strength, Alaa brings together softness and substance in perfect harmony. This name suits a child who will grow to be compassionate yet confident, someone who moves through life with grace and purpose. Parents choosing Alaa often appreciate names that feel both timeless and contemporary, bridging cultures with ease. The sound itself is melodic, with its flowing vowels creating a rhythm that's pleasant to say and hear. It's a name that works beautifully from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too cutesy or too formal. Alaa has a sophisticated simplicity that stands out without being showy, making it memorable in the best possible way.
Nicknames for Alaa
| Al |
| Ally |
| Lala |
| Allie |
| La |
Famous People Named Alaa
| Alaa Murabit | Libyan-Canadian physician and women's rights advocate |
| Alaa Salah | Sudanese protester and activist |
| Alaa El Aswany | Egyptian novelist and activist |
| Alaa Abdelnaby | Egyptian-American former NBA basketball player |
| Alaa Ghani | Iraqi journalist and news anchor |
| Alaa Al-Aswany | Egyptian author and dentist |
| Alaa Ibrahim | Syrian actress |
| Alaa Waheeb | Emirati weightlifter |
| Alaa Abdelaziz | Egyptian actress and singer |
| Alaa Khaled | Jordanian TV presenter and journalist |
| Alaa Al-Mizyen | Saudi Arabian singer |
| Alaa Ahmed Sa'id | Iraqi Paralympic athlete |
| Alaa Mubarak | Egyptian artist and activist |
| Alaa Ali Al-Mansoori | Emirati judoka |
| Alaa Hamameh | Palestinian journalist and media personality |
| Alaa Moosa | Iraqi architect and designer |
| Alaa Sharaf | Egyptian film director |
| Alaa Abdelkhalek | Egyptian model |
| Alaa Ali | Bahraini taekwondo athlete |
| Alaa Shukr | Iraqi poet and writer |
Characters Named Alaa
| Alaa Farag | Character in the novel "Cairo Swan Song" by Mekkawi Said |
| Alaa Nafei | Character in the book "The Dreams of Maryam Tair" by Mhani Alaoui |
| Alaa Mansour | Character in the novel "The Book of Alaa" by Abdellah Taïa |
| Alaa Al-Din | Character in various adaptations of the story "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" |
| Alaa Al-Aswany | Character in the play "The Yacoubian Building" by Alaa Al-Aswany |
| Alaa Shawqi | Character in the TV series "Downtown Girls" |
| Alaa Ma'saraani | Character in the TV series "Bab Al-Hara" |
| Alaa Rasheed | Character in the TV series "Alaa Al-Dein" |
| Alaa Khedr | Character in the TV series "Taht Al-Saytara" |
| Alaa Diab | Character in the TV series "Azmi We Ashgan" |
| Alaa Basyuni | Character in the TV series "Ala’a Al-Taweel" |
| Alaa El-Shahat | Character in the TV series "Banat Al-3am" |
| Alaa Al-Deeb | Character in the TV series "Wahet Al-Ghoroub" |
| Alaa Hamza | Character in the TV series "Heba Regl El-Ghorab" |
| Alaa Khaled | Character in the TV series "El-Kabeer Awi" |
| Alaa Al-Shafei | Character in the TV series "Zarf Tarek" |
| Alaa Khalil | Character in the TV series "Hekayat Banat" |
| Alaa Samaha | Character in the TV series "3awalem Khafeya" |
| Alaa Al-Halawani | Character in the TV series "Afrah Al-Qobba" |
| Alaa Hamed | Character in the TV series "Lahazat Harega" |