Alaska
uh-LAS-kuh
Popularity
#2274
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
Native American
Total Births
1,240
Peak Year
#110 in 2022
First Recorded
1915
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Alaska is derived from the Aleut word 'alaxsxaq', meaning 'the object toward which the action of the sea is directed', referring to the Alaskan mainland.
Numerology
The Idealist
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Famous Namesakes
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Personality Traits
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