Alaiya
Every Alaiya since 1995 — 3,153 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alaiya
Alaiya is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #792 in 2025 with 343 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1995, 3,153 American babies have been named Alaiya. Its peak came in 2021, when 396 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alaiya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alaiya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 343 | #792 |
| 2024 | 282 | #935 |
| 2023 | 258 | #990 |
| 2022 | 276 | #966 |
| 2021 | 396 | #721 |
| 2020 | 350 | #778 |
| 2019 | 353 | #786 |
| 2018 | 213 | #1,145 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2,465 |
| 2016 | 64 | #2,698 |
| 2015 | 54 | #3,092 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,844 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,408 |
| 2012 | 49 | #3,317 |
| 2011 | 42 | #3,663 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,821 |
| 2009 | 38 | #4,017 |
| 2008 | 29 | #5,018 |
| 2007 | 37 | #4,134 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,556 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,829 |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,404 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,532 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,403 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,377 |
| 2000 | 15 | #6,817 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,546 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alaiya in 2025?
Alaiya ranked #792 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 343 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alaiya?
3,153 babies have been named Alaiya in the United States since 1995, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alaiya most popular?
Alaiya peaked in 2021, when 396 newborns received the name.
Is Alaiya a boy or girl name?
Alaiya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alaiya rising or falling?
Alaiya is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.