Girl nameCurrently #13,497 in the USFalling
Alaija
3 syllablesPeak year: 20046 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alaija's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Alaija's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alaija |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 23 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2023 | 7 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Alaija through the decades
- Alaija peaked in 2004, when 23 babies were named Alaija in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2024), use of Alaija has fallen 37% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alaija currently ranks #13,497 in the US and is cooling off.