Alaia

Rank 138th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alaia was 138th most popular baby name for girls and 332nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,077 babies were named Alaia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,618 babies in the United States were named Alaia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.8% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alaia is around 5 years old.

The name "Alaia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Alaia include Al and Ali.

Alaia Meaning & Origin

Alaia is of Basque origin and it means 'joyful, happy'.

The name Alaia is described as fashionable, nimble and radiant.

Pronunciation

Alaia is pronounced ah-lai-uh in English. The name Alaia has 5 letters and 3 or 4 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alaia

  • Alaia is a popular name among surfers, as it is also the term for a type of wooden surfboard used by ancient Hawaiians.

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Geography

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