Alaya

Alaya is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 862 girls in the United States.

Alaya at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Alaya

Alaya belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Alaya first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #338 in 2020, and in 2024 862 babies received the name — 10,249 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alaya in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#338 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Alaya in 2024
862
Total since 1880
10,249

Alaya in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#225 in 2024
Babies named Alaya in 2025
188
Total since 1996
1,612

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alaya mean?

The meaning of Alaya is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Alaya a boy or girl name?

Alaya is a girl name. In 2024, 862 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alaya?

Alaya comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Alaya?

Alaya first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #338 in 2020, and 862 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].