Feminine dossier · first seen 1979

Alaya

Rising Gaining cultural share

Peak era

2020

Peak births

915

Current vitality

Fragile

Peak generation

Gen Alpha

1979Peak 20202025

Quick answers about Alaya

An estimated 11,006 living Americans are named Alaya.

Alaya is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 834 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 8.9% from its 2020 peak.

The median age of a living American named Alaya is approximately 7 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 14 years old.

Yes — Alaya is currently rising in popularity, with 834 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.5× higher than the previous decade.

Peak year

2020

Decline from peak

8.9%

2025

834

All-time

11,095

Diaspora map

Alaya broke out in Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio (2012) and became over-represented in 12 states over 12 years.

Broke out: Georgia, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio, 2012 · over-represented in 12 states over 12 years