Alajah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-LAH-jah / /əˈlɑːdʒə/Arabic; Hebrew
Meaning
noble; God is my light
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Alajah is derived from 'noble' and is often associated with qualities of honor and respect. In Hebrew, it can be interpreted as 'God is my light,' reflecting a spiritual significance. Both origins highlight themes of virtue and divinity, making the name appealing in various cultural contexts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Alaja
- Alajha
International Variants
- Alaya (Arabic)
- Alia (Hebrew)
Famous people named Alajah
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Fictional characters named Alajah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alajah was first seen in the United States in 1995. Alajah has ranked as high as #1303 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in Georgia, California, Texas, Ohio, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Alajah has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alajah (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 31 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 47 |
| 2006 | 47 |
| 2007 | 39 |
| 2008 | 38 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 39 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 27 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 10 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |