Alaysia
Alaysia is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Modern invented name, possibly inspired by the place name Malaysia or soft phonetic combinations.
Origin and history
Alaysia is a modern American name that emerged in the late 20th century. It is likely a creative invention blending the trendy prefix 'A-' with names like Malaysia or Alicia. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a contemporary feminine name.
Popularity in the United States
5,478 babies in the United States have been named Alaysia since 1880. It ranks #2326 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1408.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.8 %)
- FL (9.9 %)
- GA (9.2 %)
- CA (9.1 %)
- LA (9 %)
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 | 540 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,900 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,330 |
| 2020-2029 | 708 |
Nicknames
Laysia, Lay, Lay-Lay
Fun facts
- Alaysia gained popularity in the late 1990s alongside similar rhythmic names like Aaliyah and Malaysia.