Alaya
Alaya is a distinctive choice, ranked #248 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Alaya in their class.
About the Name Alaya
2024 marks Alaya's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #225. The name has climbed 63 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Alaya is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Alaya in their class.
In the US it sits at #362 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Alaya
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Alaya
Almost certainly the only Alaya in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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