Alayja
Alayja is a girl baby name. Ranked #52,464 in the US, popular nicknames include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alayja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1998.
Over 365 babies have been named Alayja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alayja is past its peak , currently ranked #52,464 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,464
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alayja
Alayja is a girl name .
Alayja is currently ranked #52,464 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alayja include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alayja include Alayna, Alaya, Alayah, Alaysia, Alayla . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis