Will my child share the name Alaska with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Alaska per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Alaska in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Alaska becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Alaska is declining: down 563 places since 2020, to #2,605 in 2025. It peaked at #1,454 in 2021.

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.

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Alaska is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alaska in their class.

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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 rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alaska in their class.