High, exalted, or ascending
Alailah is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic name Alayla or Alaylah, which is derived from the root 'Ala' meaning high or exalted. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and its connection to the concept of rising or being sublime. While rare in the United States, it follows the popular trend of names ending in the 'ayla' sound.
Less common today
Alailah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,331 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
