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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alaya — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alaura|Alayaa
SanskritGirl↑ Rising

Alaya

ah-LY-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#362
↑ Rising
#362
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 41
Peak rank
#338 in 2020
5yr change
+47 ranks
Birth frequency
2.4 per 10,000 births
Sex split
8% boy · 92% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #362 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Sanskrit girl names
Alaya

Popularity score: 41  ·  SSA Rank: #362

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
69
Higher than 69% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑ Rising
+47 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Unknown
— · — · —
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
85
1 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Alaya scores well on uniqueness but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
77
Name Trend28% of score
58
Uniqueness20% of score
85
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
Sanskrit RootModernSoft3-syllableRisingCelestialMeaningfulGirl-codedContemporary
Character
spiritual gracerefined elegance
STRONG
High confidence

Alaya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #362 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑ Rising · +47 ranks
Feasibility:— · — · —
Popularity:#362 · niche
Alaya at a Glance
Meaning:Noble, elevated, and sublime. Often interpreted as 'to ascend' or 'wings,' suggesting grace and spiritual elevation.
Language root:Sanskrit
Peak rank:#338 in 2020
5yr change:+47 ranks
Sex usage:8% boy · 92% girl
Notable bearers
Alaya High
Fictional character (Halo universe)
Similar Sound
AliaAlinaAaliyahAmayaArya◈
Similar Style
AnayaAvery◈AuroraIslaMaya
Works well with
ArjunRohan◈PriyaIshaKaia◈Aditya
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Alaya illustration
Name Intelligence
Alaya · Overview
Summary

Alaya is a Sanskrit girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #362 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alaya scores 69/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Rising steadily
Rank has moved 47 positions in the last year. Consistent upward trajectory.
Modern · Meaningful character
Alaya carries a soft, ethereal quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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