Alaysiah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of names.
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Alaysiah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Alaysiah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Alaysiah births was 2008 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Alaysiah. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
2008
10 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,526
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Alaysiah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Alaysiah 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 56 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alaysiah 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 Alaysiah 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 Alaysiah
The name Alaysiah is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in the ancient world. Its origins can be traced back to the Phoenician civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Lebanon and Syria around 1000 BCE. The name is derived from the Phoenician word "alayn," which means "oak tree," a symbol of strength and endurance.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Alaysiah can be found in the ancient Phoenician texts, where it was used to refer to a powerful warrior who was known for his bravery and unwavering spirit. This early association with strength and resilience has carried through to the present day, making the name a popular choice for parents seeking a moniker with a strong and meaningful heritage.
Throughout history, the name Alaysiah has been borne by several notable individuals, each leaving their mark on the annals of time. One such figure was Alaysiah of Tyre, a Phoenician princess who lived in the 8th century BCE and was renowned for her intelligence and diplomatic skills. Her legacy as a skilled negotiator and peacemaker has endured through the ages.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Alaysiah the Wise, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century CE in the city of Alexandria, Egypt. His writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of the universe were widely studied and influential during his lifetime and beyond.
In the medieval period, Alaysiah the Brave was a legendary warrior who fought alongside Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade in the late 12th century. Her bravery and skill on the battlefield earned her a place in the annals of history, and her name became synonymous with courage and valor.
Fast forward to the Renaissance era, and we find Alaysiah da Vinci, a talented artist and inventor who was a contemporary of the famous Leonardo da Vinci. Her innovative designs and artistic creations were celebrated throughout Italy and beyond, cementing her place among the great minds of the Renaissance.
As we move closer to modern times, the name Alaysiah continued to be associated with remarkable individuals. Alaysiah Curie, a pioneering physicist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, made groundbreaking contributions to the study of radioactivity and was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
These are but a few examples of the illustrious individuals who have borne the name Alaysiah throughout history. Each one has left an indelible mark on their respective fields, embodying the strength, resilience, and wisdom that have become synonymous with this ancient and meaningful name.
People
Alaysiah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Alaysiah 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
Alaysiah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Alaysiah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Alaysiah 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Alaysiah a common name?
We classify Alaysiah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 106 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Alaysiah most popular?
The single biggest year for Alaysiah was 2008, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Alaysiah 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 Alaysiah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Alaysiah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Alaysiah 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 Alaysiah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Alaysiah 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 Alaysiah 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 common is the name Alaysiah?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.