How to say it
a · LAY · ah
əˈlaɪ.ə
Feminine
Alayah
Exalted, sublime
What it means
A spelling of Alaya and Aaliyah, from the Arabic for 'exalted' or 'sublime.'
Alayah is a spelling in the Aaliyah family, from the Arabic for 'exalted' or 'sublime,' with the -ah ending giving it a fuller look next to Alaya. Soft and lifted, it sits with Amaya and Aaliyah in the airy modern crowd. Said uh-LY-uh.
How to spell Alayah
The standard spelling is Alayah. Common variants include Alaya, Aaliyah, Alaia, but Alayah is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #278 in 2020, currently #412 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
In the Aaliyah family; the fuller spelling of Alaya.
- Pronunciation
uh-LY-uh.
Spelling variants
- Alaya
- Aaliyah
- Alaia
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Alayah mean?
- A spelling of Alaya and Aaliyah, from the Arabic for 'exalted' or 'sublime.'
- What does Alayah mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Alayah means "Exalted, sublime." Alayah is a spelling in the Aaliyah family, from the Arabic for 'exalted' or 'sublime,' with the -ah ending giving it a fuller look next to Alaya. Soft and lifted, it sits with Amaya and Aaliyah in the airy modern crowd. Said uh-LY-uh.
- How do you pronounce Alayah?
- Alayah is pronounced əˈlaɪ.ə. Say it as a-LAY-ah, with the stress on the "lay" syllable.
- How do you spell Alayah?
- The standard spelling is Alayah. Common spelling variants include Alaya, Aaliyah, Alaia.
- Is Alayah a boy or girl name?
- Alayah is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Alayah?
- Alayah ranked #412 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.