Total births
229
Girls' name · since 1997
Alaija
Since 1997, U.S. Social Security records show 229 babies named Alaija, peaking in 2004. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #14199
- among girls today
- 229
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Alaija currently ranks #14199 among girls' names in America, with 229 babies recorded since 1997.
Alaija has 229 recorded births among girls since 1997, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #14199 as of the latest data, more common than 20% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1997 to 2024.
- #14199 among girls today
- 229 born since 1997
- 2000s peak decade
- 20% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Alaija is currently the #14199 girls' name in America, more common than 20% of girls - 229 born since 1997, peaking in the 2000s.
- #14199
- among girls today
- 229
- born since 1997
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 20%
- more common than other girls
Alaija vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#14199
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 20% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Alaija was born in this single decade.
2004
Single peak year
23 babies were named Alaija in 2004 - its busiest year on record.
How Alaija compares
229 39th percentile among 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Alaija's all-time total is 40% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alaija | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 229 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 23 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alaija's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Alaija splits its recorded history at 2008: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1997 (6 births) -- compare that against the 2004 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Alaija at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2004
Current rank
#14,199
Active since
1997
Alaija popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1997–2024
- Peak year (2004)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Alaija by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alaija's strongest decade.
136 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Alaija births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s
2000s
136 births
- 2010s
2010s
60 births
- 2020s 13
2020s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 136 births (59% of all-time use).
Alaija by state
Where Alaija concentrates geographically, total births since 1997
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.2% |
Louisiana share of Alaija's total US births 2.2%
5 of 229 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alaija? ▼
Since 1997, Social Security records show 229 babies named Alaija. Today it holds rank #14199 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2004, with 23 births.
When was Alaija most popular? ▼
Alaija was most popular in the 2000s decade with 136 total births. The single peak year was 2004.
Where is Alaija most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alaija are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Alaija been used? ▼
Records for Alaija go back to 1997, giving 28 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Alaija? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alana, Alaina, Alayna, Alanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Alaija's data
- Alaija's decade-level peak was the 2000s (136 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Alaijas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Alaija
Nearby Names Like Alaija
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alaija
Alana Girl
#143 68,264 births
Alaina Girl
#212 50,578 births
Alayna Girl
#312 35,589 births
Alanna Girl
#290 27,012 births
Alani Girl
#178 18,799 births
Compare Alaija side by side: Alaija vs Alana Alaija vs Alaina Alaija vs Alayna
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Alaija
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Makya #14197
1,112 births · Peak 2006
Hamna #14201
168 births · Peak 2025
Keiasia #14196
208 births · Peak 2004
Kennidi #14202
362 births · Peak 2011
Thaila #14195
108 births · Peak 2000
Mikiyah #14203
460 births · Peak 2007
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1997–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Alaija: #14199 Girls' Name - 229 Births, Peak 2004." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alaija. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Alaija draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.