Alaja
Alaja is a girl baby name. Ranked #52,959 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
Alaja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 197 babies have been named Alaja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alaja is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #52,959 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #52,959
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Alaja
Alaja is a girl name .
Alaja is currently ranked #52,959 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaja include Ala, Aly, and Alaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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