Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Alayna.
National Rank (2025)
#332
All-Time Peak Rank
#201 (2012)
Total U.S. Births
35,589
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Alayna Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Alayna
According to SSA data, Alayna achieved its highest historical rank of #201 in 2012. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2013 with 1,563 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 36.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 65 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Alayna scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-36.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,563Births in 2013
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
65Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:0
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:11
1960s:105
1970s:245
1980s:928
1990s:3,278
2000s:10,110
2010s:14,452
2020s:6,455
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAl-a-ya
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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