Gender: Girl
Meaning: Joyful and happy — overflowing with gladness
Origin: Basque
Popularity: Ranked #112 in 2024 with 2,425 babies born.
History: A Basque name meaning joyful or happy. It is also associated with the fashion house Azzedine Alaïa. The name has gained popularity globally as parents discover Basque names, appreciated for its beautiful sound and positive meaning.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Alaia? About 1 in 1,373 babies born in 2024 were named Alaia, or roughly 6.6 per day in the United States.
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