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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alaijah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alaija|Alaila
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Alaijah

ah-LAY-juh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#6921
↑↑ Surging
#6921
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 11
Peak rank
#6180 in 2021
5yr change
+330 ranks
Birth frequency
4.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6921 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Alaijah

Popularity score: 11  ·  SSA Rank: #6921

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+330 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
15 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ModernHebrew RootGirl3-syllableContemporary blendRising trendSpiritualRareCreative spelling
Character
spiritual strengthnoble visioncreative powerauthentic leadershipcourageous heart
STRONG
High confidence

Alaijah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6921 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +330 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6921 · very rare
Alaijah at a Glance
Meaning:A contemporary blended name combining Alai (Hebrew for 'exalted') with Ijah (modern suffix). Represents strength and spiritual elevation.
Language root:Hebrew · English modern creation
Peak rank:#6180 in 2021
5yr change:+330 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AliyahAaliyahAleahAlayaAmijah
Similar Style
ZayleeAmiyahJournee◈AzaleaAniyah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alaijah
Amara◈Zion◈Kyrie◈Eden◈JudahAriaIsaiahNova◈
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↑ Rising
Amiyah
Arabic · #514
↓ Declining
Journee◈
French · #217
→ Stable
Azalea
Greek · #358
→ Stable
Aniyah
Hebrew · #461
↓ Declining
Elizabeth
Hebrew · #17
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alaijah · Overview
Summary

Alaijah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6921 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alaijah scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 330 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Meaningful character
Alaijah carries a bold, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Alaijah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
alaijah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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