Baby name
Alaya
/uh-LAY-uh/
Meaning
“Sanskrit for abode or dwelling; Arabic for exalted or high”
Alaya means 'abode' or 'dwelling' in Sanskrit, and 'exalted' or 'high' in Arabic.
Vibe
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How it ages.
Alaya is becoming easier to recognize without losing its uncommon character.
The cultural moment.
Interest in Alaya is growing moderately in the United States, while the name still feels distinctive.