Declining since 2003.
Popularity of Alazay since 1996
Babies named Alazay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 170 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Alazay is a modern U.S. coinage first recorded in 1996, a period that saw many inventive names with the -ay suffix. It reached its peak usage in 2002, but its trajectory has been falling since 2003, indicating it never became widespread. The name has not appeared in any top state rankings, suggesting it remains a rare choice. Alazay does not have an established etymology or meaning, making it a purely phonetic creation. Despite its brevity, the name has a melodic quality and has been used almost exclusively for girls.
Alazay first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996, suggesting a modern coinage. It may be a respelling or variation of names like Alizay or Aliza, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ay suffix. The name has no established meaning or root in existing languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ala, Zay
Sibling names for Alazay
Names that share Alazay's style, for a brother or sister.
