Alaiya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Alaiya originates from Arabic roots, meaning 'exalted' or 'noble'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Ali and Alaya. The name is associated with positive traits and has gained modern popularity due to its appealing sound and meaning, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Alaiya is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alaiya has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alaiya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21628th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5402nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1206th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alaiya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alaiya"
Pronunciation
/əˈlaɪə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Alaiya is derived from the Arabic word 'Ali', which means 'exalted' or 'noble'. It is often associated with high status and respect.
Meaning
exalted, noble
Language Evolution
Ali, Alaya, Alaiya
Historical Usage
The name Alaiya has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly in multicultural communities, due to its melodic sound and positive meaning.
Variants & Derivatives
Ali, Alaya, Alaia
Modern Popularity & Image
Alaiya is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with grace and sophistication.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alaiya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Alaiya"
"Alaiya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 21628th of 27321 | 13 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5402nd of 35406 | 372 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1206th of 30306 | 2,425 |
Regional Popularity of "Alaiya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Alaiya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
94.98% 4352nd/4582 |
- |
71.54% 5232nd/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
32.20% 1283rd/3984 |
25.32% 1136th/4487 |
15.23% 1039th/6822 |
24.89% 1562nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Alaiya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Alaiya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.