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Alaiia

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Pronounced ah-LY-ah /ɑˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Triple-i spelling of Alaia — Basque 'joyful, happy', also overlapping Aaliyah ('exalted'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Alaiia is Alaia dressed up with an extra i — a Basque name for 'joyful, happy' that also brushes Aaliyah, 'exalted'.
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Origin LowBasque, Arabic
MeaningTriple-i spelling of Alaia — Basque 'joyful, happy', also overlapping Aaliyah ('exalted'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#3646 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 257

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

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

At its core sits Alaia, from Basque alaia, 'joyful, happy', which also overlaps Aaliyah, 'exalted, sublime'. The triple-i spelling adds nothing to the meaning; it's a decorative modern flourish on a real name.

Seen seldom in this form, it keeps the bright, lilting feel of the original.

Did you know? Strip the extra i and you have plain Alaia, a genuine Basque word meaning 'cheerful' or 'happy'.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Alaia — routes layered

Variations

AlaiaAlayaAaliyah

Nicknames

Ala

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If you like Alaiia…

Alaia— the standard spelling
Alaya— a fellow spelling
Aaliyah— the 'exalted' name it echoes
Amaya— a companion -aya name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaiia mean?

Alaiia spells Alaia — Basque 'joyful', echoing Aaliyah ('exalted'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alaiia?

It's said ah-LY-ah /ɑˈlaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alaiia a boy or girl name?

Alaiia is a girl's name.

How popular is Alaiia?

Alaiia is a very rare, recent spelling in the U.S.

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