Will my child share the name Alaska with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Alaska per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alaska in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alaska becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alaska has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 730 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1454 in 2021. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Alaska a good choice for a distinctive name?

Alaska is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Alaska a popular baby name in the United States?

Alaska does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Alaska

Alaska is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Alaska in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

About the Name Alaska

Alaska has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 730 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #1454 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Alaska is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.