Exalted, high, or sublime
Alayia is a modern variant of the Arabic name Aliyah or Alaya. It carries the connotation of being high-born, exalted, or reaching a sublime spiritual state. While its spelling is contemporary, its roots are deeply embedded in traditional Semitic linguistic patterns.
Less common today
Alayia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,885 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
