Declining since 2021, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Alaska since 1915
Babies named Alaska per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 187 |
| 2010s | 478 |
| 2020s | 540 |
Meaning & origin
Alaska is a place-name that entered the U.S. baby name charts in 1915, but it has never been common. Its rank of 2,895th in 2025 (1 in 27,712 girls) reflects its niche appeal. The name saw increased interest after actor Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher named their daughter Alaska in 2014, and it reached its highest position in the national rankings in 2020 (peak year). The trajectory has been falling since 2021, suggesting the name is retreating from its brief peak. The states where Alaska appeared most frequently in 2025 are Indiana (IN), Florida (FL), and Texas (TX), indicating a broad but sparse distribution across the country. As an uncommonly used state name, it shares the rugged, outdoor feel of similar names like Aspen and Denali.
Alaska is a modern place-name adopted as a given name. It originates from the Aleut word 'alaxsxaq' or 'alashka,' referring to the Alaska Peninsula. The name entered English through Russian exploration in the 18th century and has been used as a personal name since the early 20th century, gaining particular popularity as a girls' name in the United States.
Where Alaska is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Alaska” around the world
Where Alaska lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Aly, Aka
Sibling names for Alaska
Names that share Alaska's style, for a brother or sister.
