Alaya
girl name#368 in 2025Alaya entered the US charts in 1979, peaked at #338 in 2020, ranks #368 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1979–2025
#368
rank today
#338
peak (2020)
834
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #7795 |
| 1990s | #4462 |
| 2000s | #1459 |
| 2010s | #745 |
| 2020s | #370 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Alaya has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 11,000 people named Alaya are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alaya is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alaya in 2025?
- Alaya ranks #368 among US girl names in 2025, with 834 babies given the name.
- When was the name Alaya most popular?
- Alaya peaked in 2020, reaching #338 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alaya with classmates?
- Alaya will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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