What is the origin of the name Aalaya?

Aalaya is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Aalaya?

Aalaya is currently ranked #8923 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Aalaya?

Aalaya is pronounced ah-LAY-ah.

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GirlHebrew

Aalaya

ah-LAY-ah

Popularity

#8923

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

227

Peak Year

#18 in 2019

First Recorded

2001

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a modern respelling of Alaya, meaning 'high, exalted' in Hebrew, or 'noble' in Sanskrit.

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Ala Laya

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Ala Laya

Spelling Variations

Alaya

Similar Names

Alana Amelia Aria

Personality Traits

NobleExaltedCreative

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