Alaia

From the Basque word alai meaning joyful or lively, a name celebrated for its brightness and cheerful energy.

Alaia is a name that arrived on the cultural radar through both Basque heritage and the fashion world — the legendary designer Azzedine Alaia gave his name to a house of haute couture, and the Basque meaning of joyful ensures it carries happiness in its DNA. It is a beautifully feminine name with a light, melodic quality, the kind that floats off the tongue. For a pet who brings effortless joy into the room — which is, of course, what they all do.