How Many People Are Named Alaia?

Complete statistics for the name Alaia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Alaia
Very Rare
15,367
Estimated People
1 in 21,475
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
11 (0%)
♀ Female
15,356 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 5

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 112
Arkansas 55
Arizona 337
California 2,339
Colorado 230
Connecticut 194
DC 19
Delaware 27
Florida 1,618
Georgia 398
Hawaii 27
Iowa 55
Idaho 30
Illinois 425
Indiana 165
Kansas 93
Kentucky 101
Louisiana 177
Massachusetts 381
Maryland 229
Michigan 156
Minnesota 80
Missouri 106
Mississippi 62
North Carolina 394
North Dakota 5
Nebraska 44
New Hampshire 10
New Jersey 798
New Mexico 100
Nevada 138
New York 1,564
Ohio 207
Oklahoma 121
Oregon 93
Pennsylvania 509
Rhode Island 90
South Carolina 135
South Dakota 12
Tennessee 210
Texas 2,004
Utah 97
Virginia 313
Washington 224
Wisconsin 121
West Virginia 19
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 60.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Alaia

How Many People Have the Name Alaia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15,367 people in the United States currently share the name Alaia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 21,475 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Alaia a Common or Rare Name?

Alaia is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Alaia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Alaia are covered in full on the Alaia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Alaia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Alaia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Alaia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Alaia Most Popular?

The name Alaia reached peak popularity in 2024, with 2,425 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Alaia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Alaia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alaia?

Approximately 15,367 people in the United States share the name Alaia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Alaia a rare name?

Alaia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 21,475 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alaia mean?

The meaning and origin of Alaia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Alaia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alaia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Alaia most popular?

The name Alaia reached its peak in 2024, with 2,425 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People15,367
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 21,475
GenderFemale
Avg Age5
Peak Year2024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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