Declining since 2017, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Alaylah since 2003
Babies named Alaylah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 217 |
| 2020s | 111 |
Meaning & origin
Alaylah is a modern American invention that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2003. It reached its peak popularity in 2016, but has since declined; by 2025 the name ranked 6,116th and was given to roughly 1 in 84,593 baby girls. The name is most frequently recorded in Texas. Its style reflects the early-2000s trend of creating melodic, -lah ending names, blending sounds from popular names like Alayna and Layla. While lacking deep historical roots, Alaylah fits well with contemporary naming preferences for rhythmic and feminine names.
Alaylah is a modern coinage that emerged in the United States around the early 2000s. It appears to be a blend or elaboration of names such as Alayna (itself a variant of Elena) and Layla (from Arabic 'night'), combined with the fashionable -lah suffix. The name has no traditional etymology and is best understood as a creative invention.
Where Alaylah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Layla, Ally, Lala
Sibling names for Alaylah
Names that share Alaylah's style, for a brother or sister.
