Alaija

Alaija is a girl baby name. Ranked #27,132 in the US, popular nicknames include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.

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Girl Name #27,132 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Alaija is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Alaija often also consider Sindel, Andalasia, Juniyah .

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Historical Record

Alaija first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.

Over 229 babies have been named Alaija in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Alaija is past its peak , currently ranked #27,132 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#27,132
Current Rank
Peaked 2004 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#27,132
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Alaia #112 Alaina #212 Alaiya #937 Alaiyah #1482 Alaiah #2059 Alaiia #4486

Nicknames

Ala Aly Alaie Alaiie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaija

Is Alaija a boy or girl name?
Alaija is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Alaija?
Alaija is currently ranked #27132 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alaija?
Common nicknames for Alaija include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alaiie.
Is Alaija a common or rare name?
Alaija is an uncommon name, ranked #27132 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Alaija?
Alaija pairs well with Sindel, Andalasia, Juniyah, Kirya in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Alaija?
Related spellings include Alaia, Alaina, Alaiya, Alaiyah.

About the Name Alaija

Alaija is a girl name .

Alaija is currently ranked #27,132 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alaija include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alaiie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Alaija include Alaia, Alaina, Alaiya, Alaiyah, Alaiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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