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Alaia Girl

Popularity: #112 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LIE-ah / /əˈlaɪə/

Arabic; Basque

Meaning

Arabic: exalted; Basque: joyful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alaia has roots in both Arabic and Basque cultures. In Arabic, it is often associated with nobility and high status. In Basque culture, it is linked to joy and happiness. The name has gained popularity in various regions, particularly in recent years.

Trend Summary

Alaia has seen a rise in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alaya
  • Alaiya

International Variants

  • Alaïa (French)
  • Alaia (Spanish)

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Fictional characters named Alaia

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alaia was first seen in the United States in 1986. Alaia has ranked as high as #253 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Alaia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alaia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 366
16%
TX 331
14%
FL 270
11%
NY 230
10%
NJ 110
5%
IL 78
3%
PA 76
3%
AZ 65
3%
NC 64
3%
GA 63
3%
MA 63
3%
CO 49
2%
VA 46
2%
MD 43
2%
OH 42
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19866
19927
19938
19945
19967
199710
19995
200014
200117
20028
200312
200418
200526
200618
200736
200837
200944
201041
201146
201254
201355
201466
2015429
2016487
2017461
2018526
20191,603
20202,282
20212,218
20222,080
20232,305
20242,425