Alaia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Alaia is a Basque name meaning 'joyful' or 'happy.' It has evolved in the modern era, gaining popularity due to its stylish connotations. The name is associated with positive traits and has no biblical relevance.

The name Alaia is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alaia has been falling for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Alaia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19426th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16163rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5268th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 257th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alaia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alaia"

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Pronunciation

/əˈlaɪə/

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Origin

Basque

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Etymology

The name Alaia is derived from the Basque word 'alaia,' which means 'happy' or 'joyful.'

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Meaning

joyful, happy

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Language Evolution

Alaia

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Historical Usage

The name Alaia has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the context of fashion and culture, largely due to its association with prominent figures in the fashion industry.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alaiya, Alaya

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Modern Popularity & Image

Alaia is viewed as a modern, stylish name that conveys a sense of happiness and positivity. It has a trendy and elegant image.

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Famous People

Alaïa H. Azzedine, Alaia McBain

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alaia"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Alaia"

"Alaia" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 19426th of 23106 11
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 16163rd of 27321 33
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 5268th of 35406 386
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 257th of 30306 14,937

Regional Popularity of "Alaia" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Alaia" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 86.77%
4481st/5164
100.00%
7313th/7313
55.21%
4120th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
12.45%
496th/3984
3.70%
166th/4487
3.58%
244th/6822
3.97%
249th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Alaia"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Alaia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.