Alaiya
Alaiya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Exalted, noble, or high standing.
Origin and history
Alaiya is a contemporary feminine name of Arabic origin, likely derived from the name Alaiyah or Aliyah. It has seen a significant rise in usage in the United States in recent years as parents favor modern, melodic names ending in 'ya'. The name carries connotations of loftiness, height, or high social standing.
Popularity in the United States
3,153 babies in the United States have been named Alaiya since 1880. It ranks #3166 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #818.
States where it is most popular
- TX (12.7 %)
- CA (11.7 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- NY (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 40 |
| 2000-2010 | 214 |
| 2010-2019 | 994 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,905 |
Fun facts
- Over half of all published U.S. birth records for Alaiya since 1880 have occurred within the last few years.
- Alaiya is a modern phonetic variation of the traditional Arabic name Aliyah or Aaliyah.