Aalaysia
An invented name with possible origins relating to the word "Asia".
Name Census estimates that about 175 living Americans carry the first name Aalaysia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aalaysia today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aalaysia births was 2014 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aalaysia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
175
~ 1 in 1,958,596 Americans
Peak year
2014
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,429
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Aalaysia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aalaysia from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 84 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aalaysia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aalaysia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aalaysia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aalaysia
The name Aalaysia has its roots in the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "alalos," which means "speechless" or "unable to speak." The name was likely given to individuals who were either born mute or had speech impediments.
In ancient Greek mythology, there are references to a minor goddess named Aalaysia, who was the goddess of silence and discretion. She was often depicted with a finger over her lips, symbolizing the need for secrecy and the importance of keeping confidences.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aalaysia can be traced back to the 3rd century BCE, when it was mentioned in a Greek philosophical text by the scholar Aristotle. He used the name as an example when discussing the concept of communication and the challenges faced by those who were unable to speak.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aalaysia. One of the earliest was Aalaysia of Corinth, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 2nd century BCE and was known for her teachings on the importance of self-control and moderation.
In the 5th century CE, there was Aalaysia of Alexandria, a renowned scholar and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of geometry and is credited with developing some of the earliest algorithms for calculating the circumference and area of circles.
During the Byzantine Empire, Aalaysia Komnene (1083-1151) was a notable figure. She was a princess and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of the empire, providing valuable insights into the lives of the Byzantine royalty.
In the 16th century, Aalaysia Vespucci (1501-1564) was an Italian explorer and navigator who accompanied her husband, Amerigo Vespucci, on several voyages to the Americas. She kept detailed journals of their travels, which have become invaluable historical records.
More recently, Aalaysia Mendoza (1926-2001) was a Mexican artist and activist who championed the rights of indigenous communities and used her artwork to raise awareness about social and political issues.
While the name Aalaysia has its roots in ancient Greek culture, it has transcended its origins and has been adopted by various cultures and communities around the world, each adding their own unique interpretations and meanings to this intriguing name.
People
Aalaysia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aalaysia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aalaysia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aalaysia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 175 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aalaysia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,958,596 US residents.
Is Aalaysia a common name?
We classify Aalaysia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 72.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 177 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aalaysia most popular?
The single biggest year for Aalaysia was 2014, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aalaysia is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aalaysia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aalaysia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aalaysia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aalaysia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aalaysia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aalaysia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Aalaysia?
Find out how many people have the name Aalaysia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.