Alaiah Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Swahili
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Exalted or highly ranked
Meaning of the Name Alaiah
Alaiah is a modern variant of the name Aaliyah, which has Swahili origins and means 'exalted' or 'highly ranked'. It gained popularity in the 1990s due to the influence of American singer Aaliyah. This name is often associated with grace, beauty, and strength.
Popularity of the Name Alaiah
The popularity for the name Alaiah peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 147 births, which ranked number 2,707 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Alaiah had the most female births in 2020 with 147, which ranked number 1,457 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Alaiah has increased sharply over the last ten years from 23 births to 99 births, an increase of 330.43%. Among females, Alaiah has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 23 births to 99 births, an increase of 330.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alaiah
- 20 Year Trend of Alaiah: 800.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Alaiah: 330.43%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alaiah: 330.43%
Popularity of Alaiah by State
Among females, Alaiah was most popular in Northeastern states with 16 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alaiah. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1829 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 1177 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 763 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 1568 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alaiah
- Total Births of Alaiah: 115 (15.72%)
- Female Births of Alaiah: 115 (15.72%)
Given the upward trend of Alaiah over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 15.72% increase in total births, for a total of 115 births in 2024. For Females, births for Alaiah have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 115 female births in 2024, an increase of 15.72%.