Alaya name meaning

Gender: Girl
Origin: Sanskrit
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alaya ah-lay-ah
Meaning: Dwelling and Abode
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What does Alaya mean?

Eminent Alaya is used primarily in English is originated from Sanskrit, Alaya means "Dwelling or Abode" is a baby girl name . Alaya is derivative of Aaliyah. Aaliyah is version of cherished Aliyah.

Cherished Hebrew Aaliyah, meaning of Aaliyah is "Lofty and The Ascent".

How do I pronounce Alaya?

ah-lay-ah is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Alaya. ah-lye-ah is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Alaya

Alaja, Alajha

Names that rhyme with Alaya

How popular is the name Alaya?

Alaya is a common name in United States given to over 5252 babies in 35 years. Currently the name is hotter than ever, 485 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 616th position.

Also, In England and Wales, Alaya was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 429 babies. At the peak of its usage in 2017,.

After 19 years, the name has past its prime. Alaya is an uncommon baby name in France where it has been in use since 1982 and achieved its top ranking of 1560 in 2018.

Over 100 babies in France have been named Alaya. In Switzerland, it has been in use since 2001 and achieved its top ranking of 607 in 2018.

Alaya is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use and also in Belgium.

But Alaya is a popular baby name in Bangladesh where every 1 in 30000 have the name. At least, 8000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018616485
2017661446
2016703405
2015726389
2014804346
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Facts

Alaya in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands552121
Sweden5-2139
Norway5-21216
Denmark50260

Here's what numbers has to say about Alaya

You prefer to deal with things that matter and leave out all the rest. Your main characteristics are determination, courage, and enterprise. You are known for your lively spirit, eternal patience and lack of belief when it comes to love. People complain about your coldness. But these are the people that haven't had the chance to know you better. You never approach issues or challenges with a negative attitude because you know that no problem comes with a solution.

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