The baby name alaja is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-LAH-yah (approx. IPA: /ɑˈlɑjə/).
alaja is Turkish in Origin.
The baby name alaja is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-LAH-yah (approx. IPA: /ɑˈlɑjə/).
alaja is Turkish in Origin.
Alaja is a rare, cross-cultural feminine name with several etymologies. In Turkmen and broader Turkic usage, alaja names a twisted red-black protective cord or braid, and by extension means variegated, mottled, or an amulet against the evil eye; as a given name it carries the sense of protection and good fortune.
In modern English-speaking contexts, Alaja also appears as a phonetic variant of Alaya from Sanskrit alaya meaning abode or refuge, sometimes linked to Arabic Aliya meaning exalted, yielding related spellings Alajah, Alajia, Alaiya, and Alaya. The name remains rare in records before the late twentieth century, gaining visibility with contemporary creative naming trends and diaspora communities. In West African Muslim circles, Alaja can echo the Yoruba rendering of the honorific Alhaja for a woman who has completed the Hajj, lending a devotional undertone. Overall meanings range from protective amulet and variegated beauty to dwelling or refuge and exalted.
alaja is far from common. We count 38 recorded uses of it across 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #811 | 16 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #991 | 11 | 16,906 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,151 | 2 | 16,140 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 |
alaja is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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