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Alaiah

♀ Girl

Pronounced ə-LIE-ə /ə.ˈlaɪ.ə/High

Meaning: High, lofty, sublimeMedium

In 30 seconds: Alaiah is an English girl's name meaning 'high, lofty, sublime'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningHigh, lofty, sublime
U.S. rank (2025)#1692 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births121 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,155

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alaiah comes through English with the elevated sense 'high, lofty, sublime'. It is a modern, vowel-rich spelling, and it sits among the related forms Alaia, Alaya, and Alayah, which all chase the same airy sound.

The string of soft vowels gives it a flowing, almost weightless feel that fits its lofty meaning. The variants Alaya and Alayah simply trade the inner spelling without altering how it is said.

Did you know? Alaiah is a spelling variant of Alayah, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'high, lofty, sublime' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Alaiah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

AlaiaAlayaAlayah

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Alaya— A variation of Alaiah with a simpler vowel spelling.
Alayah— A variation of Alaiah ending in 'yah'.
Alaia— A streamlined variation of Alaiah sharing its lofty sense.
Avayah— a fellow English choice
Alannah— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaiah mean?

Alaiah is usually explained as meaning 'high, lofty, sublime' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Alaiah?

It's commonly said ə-LIE-ə /ə.ˈlaɪ.ə/.

Is Alaiah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Alaiah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Alaiah?

In 2024, Alaiah ranked #2050 in the U.S. for girls, with 94 births recorded.

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