Alaye
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alaye first appeared in US Social Security records in 1997.
Over 11 babies have been named Alaye in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alaye is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,712 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,712
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Alaye is also used as a girl name, ranked #60507.
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#36,675 in US
English/French origin
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Greek via Latin and Scandinavian origin
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#36,869 in US
American origin
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Old Irish ruadh (red) + rí (king) origin
"red king, red-haired ruler"
#36,696 in US
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#36,725 in US
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About the Name Alaye
Alaye is a boy name .
Is Alaye a boy or girl name? Alaye is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,712 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,507. Alaye is more commonly used as a boy name.
Alaye is currently ranked #36,712 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaye include Ala, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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