Alaia
Alaia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alaia
Root meaning: “joyful”
- A female given name from Basque.
Etymology
Borrowed in the 21st century from Basque Alaia, from alai (“joyful”). For earlier use among English-speakers, compare Hebrew עֲלִיָּה ('alīyá, “ascent”), Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya, “high, exalted”).
How popular is Alaia?
Since 1880, 17,682 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Alaia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #10654 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #117 for girls, with 2,324 babies given the name.
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Alaia FAQ
What does the name Alaia mean?
Alaia traces back to a root meaning "joyful". A female given name from Basque. Borrowed in the 21st century from Basque Alaia, from alai (“joyful”). For earlier use among English-speakers, compare Hebrew עֲלִיָּה ('alīyá, “ascent”), Arabic عَالِيَة (ʕāliya, “high, exalted”).
What is the origin of the name Alaia?
Alaia is listed as a name of Basque origin.
How popular is the name Alaia?
Since 1880, 17,682 girls and 17 boys in the U.S. have been named Alaia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #112 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #10654 in 2020. In 2025 it ranked #117 for girls, with 2,324 babies given the name.
Is Alaia a boy or girl name?
Alaia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,682 girls and 17 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.