Alai

Q: Is Alai a boy or girl name?

Alai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #14406, and as a boy name it ranks #24458.

Q: How popular is the name Alai?

Alai is ranked #14406 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ uhl-EYE ]

Girl Name #14,406 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alai is a girl name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-EYE.

Parents who love the name Alai often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Popularity Over Time

#14,406

Current Rank

Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #14,406
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Alaia #112 Alana #143 Alani #178 Alaina #212 Alanna #289 Alayna #312 Alaya #362 Alayah #417

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Also a Boy Name

Alai is also used as a boy name, ranked #24458.

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Similar Names

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Alice Girl Germanic Alma Girl Latin Allie Girl Germanic via French Alta Girl Latin Alberta Girl Alvina Girl Old German Alwin Alpha Girl Almeda Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alai

Is Alai a boy or girl name?

Alai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #14406. As a boy name, it is ranked #24458. Alai is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Alai?

Alai is pronounced uhl-EYE.

How popular is the name Alai?

Alai is currently ranked #14406 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Alai a common or rare name?

Alai is an uncommon name, ranked #14406 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alai

Alai is a girl name .

Is Alai a boy or girl name? Alai is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,406 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #24,458. Alai is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alai is currently ranked #14,406 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alai include Alaia, Alana, Alani, Alaina, Alanna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.