Alaya

Meaning of Alaya

It means 'noble' or 'exalted'. It can also refer to a higher power or a spiritual awakening.

Alaya has Sanskrit roots — browse every Sanskrit baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alaya

Alaya has held fairly steady, sitting around #368 in 2025 after peaking at #339 in 2020.

Notable people named Alaya

• Alaya F
  Indian actress and model
• Alaya Furniturewala
  Indian actress and model
• Alaya Dawn Johnson
  American young adult author
• Alaya Iddi
  Tanzanian politician
• Alaya Bet-Arie
  Israeli athlete

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Questions about the name Alaya

What does the name Alaya mean?

Alaya means it means 'noble' or 'exalted'. it can also refer to a higher power or a spiritual awakening, and it comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Alaya a boy's or a girl's name?

Alaya is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alaya?

In 2025, Alaya ranked #368 for girls, down from #362 the year before.

When was Alaya most popular?

Alaya peaked at #339 in 2020.