Alaya
Alaya is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Sublime, exalted, high status, or lofty.
Origin and history
Alaya is a given name with roots in Arabic, where it relates to loftiness or sublimity, and in Hebrew via its connection to names meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'. It has seen a significant surge in popularity in the United States since 2020. Today, it stands as a trendy modern choice favored for its melodic vowel sounds.
Popularity in the United States
11,095 babies in the United States have been named Alaya since 1880. It ranks #1541 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #368.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.4 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- FL (7.9 %)
- NY (5.3 %)
- MI (5.1 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 324 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,616 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,065 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,044 |
Fun facts
- Nearly half of all U.S. recorded births for the name Alaya have occurred since 2020.
- It shares phonetic similarities with names like Aliah, Aaliyah, and Layla, contributing to its modern appeal.