Alaye
Alaye is a girl baby name. Ranked #60,507 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
Alaye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 5 babies have been named Alaye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alaye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,507 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,507
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Middle Name Ideas
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, quick 1-1 syllable combo
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Classic pairing, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Timeless choice, smooth 1-2 syllable flow
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Also a Boy Name
Alaye is also used as a boy name, ranked #36712.
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About the Name Alaye
Alaye is a girl name .
Is Alaye a boy or girl name? Alaye is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,507 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #36,712. Alaye is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alaye is currently ranked #60,507 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaye include Ala, Aly, and Alaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alaye 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