Alayah
Alayah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Exalted, high, or sublime.
Origin and history
Alayah is a contemporary female name of Arabic origin, often considered a modern phonetic variation of Aaliyah or Layah. It has gained significant popularity in the United States in recent years, becoming a well-established choice for baby girls. The name carries connotations of loftiness, height, and sublime status.
Popularity in the United States
12,228 babies in the United States have been named Alayah since 1880. It ranks #1457 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #350.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.2 %)
- TX (10 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- OH (5.8 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
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 | 208 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,397 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,316 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,307 |
Nicknames
Layah, Lay-Lay
Fun facts
- Alayah emerged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of a broader trend of alternative spellings for names like Aaliyah.
- Over forty percent of all published U.S. birth records for Alayah since 1880 have occurred since 2020.