Girl nameCurrently #362 in the USRising
Alaya
3 syllablesPeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alaya'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.
Alaya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alaya |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 40 |
| 1996 | 46 |
| 1997 | 52 |
| 1998 | 49 |
| 1999 | 53 |
| 2000 | 77 |
| 2001 | 127 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 118 |
| 2004 | 117 |
| 2005 | 161 |
| 2006 | 198 |
| 2007 | 186 |
| 2008 | 236 |
| 2009 | 300 |
| 2010 | 242 |
| 2011 | 292 |
| 2012 | 328 |
| 2013 | 338 |
| 2014 | 347 |
| 2015 | 389 |
| 2016 | 408 |
| 2017 | 450 |
| 2018 | 487 |
| 2019 | 781 |
| 2020 | 913 |
| 2021 | 886 |
| 2022 | 795 |
| 2023 | 745 |
| 2024 | 862 |
Alaya through the decades
- Alaya peaked in 2020, when 913 babies were named Alaya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alaya has risen 156% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alaya currently ranks #362 in the US and is on the rise.