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Alaska

Pronunciation: [ uhl-ASK-uh ]

Boy Name #12,345 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alaska is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced uhl-ASK-uh.

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

Popularity Over Time

#12,345
Current Rank
New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#12,345
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ala Aly Alaie Alasie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska

Is Alaska a boy or girl name?
Alaska is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12345. As a girl name, it is ranked #2283. Alaska is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Alaska?
Alaska is pronounced uhl-ASK-uh.
How popular is the name Alaska?
Alaska is currently ranked #12345 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Alaska?
Common nicknames for Alaska include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alasie.
Is Alaska a common or rare name?
Alaska is an uncommon name, ranked #12345 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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