Meaning & Story
A variant of Aaliyah, from Arabic meaning 'high' or 'exalted' — a name that speaks to nobility and elevated spirit.
Alayah carries the same soaring energy as Aaliyah, the iconic name made famous by the beloved R&B singer, but with its own distinctive spelling that gives it a personal touch. The name has a beautiful, flowing sound that works equally well for a cat with a regal bearing or a dog with a joyful, bounding spirit. It's warm, feminine, and unmistakably lovely. Alayah is a name that sounds like it was made to be called out with affection.