Meaning: Joyful; happy
The story
The Basque name Alaia comes from alai, joyful or happy. It is also used in modern Spanish naming; similarly spelled English names may follow a different route.
Nicknames
- Ali
- Lala
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Soft
- Works everywhere
Origins
Alaia comes from Basque.
More like Alaia
More Spanish namesAinhoa
From the Basque village of Ainhoa
Ailani
Uncertain; possibly from ʻAilani or Aylín
Solana
Sunny spot; a place exposed to the sun
Yareli
Meaning uncertain; possibly an elaboration of Yara
Paloma
Dove; pigeon
Nayeli
Possibly from a Zapotec expression for “I love you”
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