Allayna
Feminine name of English origin likely derived from the name Aleyna, meaning "light, beautiful woman".
Name Census estimates that about 512 living Americans carry the first name Allayna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allayna today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allayna births was 2004 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allayna. 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
512
~ 1 in 669,442 Americans
Peak year
2004
37 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,360
Tracked since 1987
Popularity
Allayna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Allayna from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 217 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Allayna 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 Allayna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Allaynas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Allayna
The given name Allayna is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, likely derived from the Arabic root word "alaa," which means "high" or "elevated." This suggests that the name Allayna may have been initially used to describe someone with a lofty or exalted status.
In terms of historical references, the name Allayna is not widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, some scholars speculate that it may have been used as a feminine variant of the Arabic name "Ala," which appears in various Islamic literary works.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Allayna are relatively modern, with the first known examples dating back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Allayna Mikhailovna (1875-1947), a Russian noble and philanthropist known for her work in supporting orphanages and charitable organizations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Allayna. One such person was Allayna Khalil (1901-1978), an Egyptian actress and dancer who gained fame in the early 20th century for her performances in Arabic musical theater productions.
Another prominent figure with the name Allayna was Allayna Abubakar (1920-2002), a Nigerian author and educator who wrote extensively on topics related to women's rights and education in West Africa.
In the literary world, Allayna Guzmán (1932-2018) was a renowned Cuban poet and essayist whose works explored themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the complexities of the human experience.
More recently, Allayna Jeffries (born 1985) is an Australian professional basketball player who has represented her country in numerous international competitions and has played in various professional leagues around the world.
While the name Allayna has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in Western countries, its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and its potential roots in describing someone of elevated status or lofty character.
People
Allayna + last name combinations
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FAQ
Allayna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allayna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 512 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allayna 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 669,442 US residents.
Is Allayna a common name?
We classify Allayna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 519 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allayna most popular?
The single biggest year for Allayna was 2004, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allayna is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Allayna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allayna 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.
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.