girl name
Alaya
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#368 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Alaya in the US, 1880–2025
Alaya first appears in US records in 1979. It peaked in 2020, when 915 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 834.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alaya popular?
Near its peak Alaya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2020.
| 2020s | 5,044 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,065 | |
| 2000s | 1,616 | |
| 1990s | 324 | |
| 1980s | 41 | |
| 1970s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alaya a boy or a girl name?
Alaya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Alaya a popular name right now?
Alaya is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2020.
How popular is the name Alaya?
In 2025, Alaya ranked #368 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alaya most popular?
Alaya was most popular in 2020, when about 915 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.