How Many People Are Named Alaiah?

Complete statistics for the name Alaiah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Alaiah
Very Rare
Modern English, possibly influenced by Arabic roots

A very rare name, Alaiah is heard by only 1 in 321,208 Americans and home to 1,027 people today. It peaked in 2020 with 147 births, showing it's a modern choice.

~1,027
Living in US
1 in 321,208
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Exalted or ascending
🌐
Origin
Modern English, possibly influenced by Arabic roots
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Expressive Gentle Free-spirited
5
Life Path Number

The number 5 in numerology traditionally represents freedom, adventure, and a love of change. People connected to this number tend to be curious, adaptable, and drawn to new experiences.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,316
Worldwide Bearers
#519,842
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
270
🇺🇸 United States
1,027
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,027 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
1,034
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,034 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
65

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Alaiah Through the Generations

Alaiah is a name that has seen a rise in popularity, especially in recent years. With just 1,034 total births recorded across all time but only 1,027 people currently alive, it's clear that many parents are choosing this unique name. The peak year of 2020, when 147 babies were named Alaiah, highlights a surge in its usage. Interestingly, the vast majority of Alaiah bearers are under 30, indicating its strong presence among younger generations. This makes Alaiah a distinctly modern name, reflecting changing naming trends and preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 108
Texas 98
Florida 85
New York 61
Pennsylvania 28
New Jersey 24
Arizona 19
Massachusetts 17
Georgia 16
Illinois 16

✨ Similar Names to Alaiah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alaiah's Modern English, possibly influenced by Arabic roots roots

📄 About the Name Alaiah

How Many People Have the Name Alaiah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,027 people in the United States currently share the name Alaiah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 321,208 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alaiah a Common or Rare Name?

Alaiah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Alaiah Mean?

Alaiah means "Exalted or ascending" and comes from Modern English, possibly influenced by Arabic roots origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Alaiah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Alaiah Most Popular?

The name Alaiah reached peak popularity in 2020, with 147 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alaiah?

Approximately 1,027 people named Alaiah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,034. That works out to roughly 1 in 321,208 Americans.

Is Alaiah a rare name?

Alaiah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 321,208 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alaiah mean?

Alaiah means "Exalted or ascending" and comes from Modern English, possibly influenced by Arabic roots origins.

Is Alaiah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alaiah are male and 100% are female.

When was Alaiah most popular?

Alaiah peaked in 2020 with 147 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,027
All-Time Births1,034
1 in X1 in 321,208
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2020
World Rank#519,842
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.