Alaya

Rank 394th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alaya was 394th most popular baby name for girls and 811th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 789 babies were named Alaya in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,255 babies in the United States were named Alaya. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alaya is around 9 to 10 years old.

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

Nicknames for Alaya include Ala, Lay and Lay-Lay.

Alaya Meaning & Origin

Alaya is a beautiful name often associated with Arabic origins, conveying a sense of "exalted" or "sublime", suggesting someone who reaches lofty heights in their pursuits.

The name Alaya is described as divine, daring and meticulous.

Pronunciation

Alaya is pronounced ah-laya in English. The name Alaya has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alaya

Actress Alaya Furniturewala, who is known by the moniker Alaya F in Bollywood, is the daughter of Indian actress Pooja Bedi.

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Similar Sounding Names

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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