Alaska
Pronunciation: [ uhl-ASK-uh ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,345
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Alaska
Alaska is a boy name .
Is Alaska a boy or girl name? Alaska is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,345 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,283. Alaska is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alaska is currently ranked #12,345 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaska include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alasie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alaska include Alastor, Alastair, Alasdair . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.