Total births
365
Girls' name · since 1998
Alayja
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 365 babies named Alayja, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #16174
- among girls today
- 365
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
365 babies have been named Alayja since 1998, making it today's #16174 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Alayja has been recorded 365 times among girls since 1998, currently ranked #16174 nationally and more common than 9% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2024.
- #16174 among girls today
- 365 born since 1998
- 2000s peak decade
- 9% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Alayja is currently the #16174 girls' name in America, more common than 9% of girls - 365 born since 1998, peaking in the 2000s.
- #16174
- among girls today
- 365
- born since 1998
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 9%
- more common than other girls
Alayja vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#16174
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 9% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Alayja was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
37 babies were named Alayja in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
How Alayja compares
365 49th 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
Alayja's all-time total is 4% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Alayja | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 365 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Alayja's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Alayja's SSA record in two at 2011 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1999, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Alayja at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2009
Current rank
#16,174
Active since
1998
Alayja popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2024
- Peak year (2009)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Alayja by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Alayja's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Alayja births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 12
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
179 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s 29
2020s
29 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 179 births (49% of all-time use).
Alayja by state
Where Alayja concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 15 | 4.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 7 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 1.6% |
Louisiana share of Alayja's total US births 4.1%
Even split
15 of 365 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Alayja? ▼
Since 1998, Social Security records show 365 babies named Alayja. Today it holds rank #16174 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2009, with 37 births.
When was Alayja most popular? ▼
Alayja was most popular in the 2000s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Alayja most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Alayja are Louisiana (15 births), Florida (7 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Alayja been used? ▼
Records for Alayja go back to 1998, giving 27 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Alayja? ▼
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 Alayja's data
- Alayja's decade-level peak was the 2000s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 29 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Alayjas (15 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 Alayja
Nearby Names Like Alayja
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Alayja
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 Alayja side by side: Alayja vs Alana Alayja vs Alaina Alayja vs Alayna
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1998–2024 (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. "Alayja: #16174 Girls' Name - 365 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/alayja. 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 Alayja 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 June 2026.