Joyful, noble, or a modern variation of Elijah
Alayja is a modern American name likely created as a phonetic variation of Alaiyah or a feminine form of Elijah. It combines the popular 'Al-' prefix with a melodic suffix, often associated with meanings of joy or high status in its various root forms.
Less common today
Alayja isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,168 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
