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By Linda Rosenkrantz · Jul 2026

Alaska

OriginNative American place name
Meaning"great land"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Alaska as a girl's name
NB Rank#3949

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The name Alaska peaked for boys at #9007 in 2022. Alaska is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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