High, exalted, or joyful
Alaija is a modern American coinage, likely a creative blend of the Arabic name Aliyah, meaning 'high' or 'exalted,' and the Hebrew name Elijah. It may also be used as a phonetic variation of the Spanish word 'alegría,' meaning joy. Its usage is primarily contemporary, reflecting a trend for vowel-heavy, melodic names.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Alaija in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
