Alaiyah is of Arabic origin, meaning 'exalted' or 'elevated'. It's composed of two elements: 'ala', which means 'to rise' or 'to elevate', and '-yahu', a variant of the Hebrew element 'Yahu', associated with God. This name gained popularity in English-speaking countries due to its musical sound, often appearing in popular culture.
The name Alaiyah has seen a significant increase in popularity over time, with the number of births steadily rising from just 7 in 1994 to a peak of 206 in 2021. This trend suggests that the name has gained considerable traction among parents in recent years, with its usage showing no signs of slowing down as it remains popular even in the most recent year reported (2023) with 175 births. Overall, from 1994 to 2023, Alaiyah has been given to a total of 1836 newborns.