Combination name; possibly meaning delight or dwelling
Analaya is a modern American coinage, likely created by blending the prefix 'Ana' with the suffix 'laya'. It may draw inspiration from the Sanskrit name Alaya, meaning 'dwelling' or 'abode', or the Spanish name Anala, meaning 'fiery'. Its usage is contemporary and reflects the trend of melodic, multi-syllabic feminine names.
Less common today
Analaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,634 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
