Girl nameCurrently #2,274 in the USRising
Alaska
//əˈlæskə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20226 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alaska'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.
Alaska's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alaska |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 9 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 16 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2008 | 27 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 61 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 77 |
| 2018 | 68 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2021 | 89 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2024 | 81 |
Alaska through the decades
- Alaska peaked in 2022, when 110 babies were named Alaska in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alaska has risen 180% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alaska currently ranks #2,274 in the US and is on the rise.