Alaya
Sanskrit
"dwelling, abode"Share
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Updated Thu Apr 18 2024
Alaya Origin and Meaning
The name Alaya is a girl's name meaning "dwelling, abode".
Alaya has connections as a Buddhist term, and it could be a creative coinage, based on similarities to names like Alayna and Layla. In Buddhism, Alaya refers to the base consciousness—all of our memories, ideas, and desires. It's a lofty concept, and an attractive name, slowly on the rise since entering the US Top 1000 in 2009.
# 394 in the US
Alaya Rank in US Top 1000
# 1817 on Nameberry
Alaya Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Alaya Popularity
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