Alaya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alaya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alaya?
Alaya is spelled A-L-A-Y-A. The name has 5 letters.
Alaya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alaya may be derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “dwelling” or “abode.”
- Origin
- Alaya is commonly associated with Sanskrit origins, where it signifies a place to reside or a shelter.
- Pronunciation
- uh-LIE-uh · 3 syllables
Alaya Popularity in 2025
Rank#368
Recorded Births834
- Girls usage fell 6 places to #368 and recorded 32 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alaya Mean?
Alaya may be derived from a Sanskrit word meaning “dwelling” or “abode.”
Origin: Alaya is commonly associated with Sanskrit origins, where it signifies a place to reside or a shelter.
How Do You Pronounce Alaya?
Pronunciationuh-LIE-uh
Syllables3
Alaya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 834 | #368 |
| 2024 | Girls | 866 | #362 |
| 2023 | Girls | 746 | #409 |
| 2022 | Girls | 795 | #393 |
| 2021 | Girls | 888 | #350 |
| 2020 | Girls | 915 | #338 |
| 2019 | Girls | 782 | #394 |
| 2018 | Girls | 487 | #616 |
| 2017 | Girls | 452 | #659 |
| 2016 | Girls | 408 | #703 |
| 2015 | Girls | 389 | #728 |
| 2014 | Girls | 347 | #805 |
| 2013 | Girls | 338 | #800 |
| 2012 | Girls | 328 | #817 |
| 2011 | Girls | 292 | #893 |
| 2010 | Girls | 242 | #1,030 |
| 2009 | Girls | 300 | #907 |
| 2008 | Girls | 236 | #1,100 |
| 2007 | Girls | 186 | #1,308 |
| 2006 | Girls | 198 | #1,212 |
| 2005 | Girls | 161 | #1,350 |
| 2004 | Girls | 117 | #1,654 |
| 2003 | Girls | 118 | #1,625 |
| 2002 | Girls | 96 | #1,853 |
When Was Alaya Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2020 · Girls
915 recorded births
National rank #338
2021 · Girls
888 recorded births
National rank #350
2024 · Girls
866 recorded births
National rank #362
2025 · Girls
834 recorded births
National rank #368
Where Alaya Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| LA | #224 | 19 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| MD | #253 | 20 |
| PA | #259 | 42 |
| FL | #267 | 71 |
| KY | #275 | 16 |
| GA | #290 | 35 |
| NC | #297 | 37 |