Baby name
Alaiya
/əˈlaɪə/
Meaning
“Arabic for exalted, high, noble; possibly linked to Sanskrit dwelling”
Alaiya means 'exalted, high, or noble' in Arabic, with possible Sanskrit links to 'dwelling' or 'abode'.
Vibe
poeticelegantsoulful
How it ages.
Alaiya feels current and increasingly familiar while still standing apart from the most common choices.
The cultural moment.
Alaiya is gaining ground at a measured pace in the United States rather than following a sudden spike.