Alayza
Meaning of Alayza
Alayza is a feminine given name of Hebrew provenance, representing a phonetic elaboration of the root name Aliza (אלהָזָה), which derives from the triliteral root aleph-lamed-zayin and signifies “joy” or “gladness.” In contemporary Anglo-American usage, it is articulated as ə-ˈlā-zə (/əˈleɪzə/) and exhibits a stable yet limited frequency: U.S. Social Security data record its entry into the top 1,000 in 1997 (rank 861) and a peak position of 882 in 1999, followed by minor fluctuations that place it at rank 942 in 2024 with eight occurrences. This pattern underscores its appeal to parents seeking a semantically affirmative name that aligns with current phonological preferences—namely, the “lay” medial sequence and terminal –a—while retaining sufficient distinctiveness to avoid overuse.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as uh-LAY-zah (/əˈleɪzə/)
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