Alaja
Girl nameAlaja has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It peaked in 2005.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
197
Peak year
2005 (15 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1997
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alaja — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alaja.
Sibling name ideas for Alaja
Same era and popularity as Alaja, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alaja?
Alaja has been given to 197 babies in the U.S. since 1997. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alaja peak?
Alaja peaked in 2005, when 15 babies were given the name.
Is Alaja a girl or boy name?
Alaja is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Alaja are girls).
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