Sublime, lofty, or dwelling
In Arabic, Alaya is a variant of Aliyah, meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted.' In a Buddhist context, it refers to the 'storehouse consciousness' (Alaya-vijnana), representing the base of all experience. It has gained popularity in the US as a modern, melodic choice with spiritual undertones.
About 834 girls were named Alaya in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Alaya — far less common.
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