Girl nameCurrently #417 in the USRising
Alayah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20206 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Alayah'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.
Alayah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Alayah |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1994 | 25 |
| 1995 | 37 |
| 1996 | 28 |
| 1997 | 31 |
| 1998 | 36 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 57 |
| 2001 | 66 |
| 2002 | 92 |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | 105 |
| 2005 | 138 |
| 2006 | 154 |
| 2007 | 202 |
| 2008 | 232 |
| 2009 | 262 |
| 2010 | 317 |
| 2011 | 373 |
| 2012 | 424 |
| 2013 | 463 |
| 2014 | 553 |
| 2015 | 537 |
| 2016 | 580 |
| 2017 | 578 |
| 2018 | 592 |
| 2019 | 899 |
| 2020 | 1,134 |
| 2021 | 1,002 |
| 2022 | 866 |
| 2023 | 793 |
| 2024 | 748 |
Alayah through the decades
- Alayah peaked in 2020, when 1,134 babies were named Alayah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Alayah has risen 148% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Alayah currently ranks #417 in the US and is on the rise.