Alaska
2 countries#2895 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Alaska was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,306 births recorded 1915–2025 · currently #2895 · peaked in 2022 with 112 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Michigan, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1454 · peaked in 2021 with 21 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
175 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 21 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Alaska’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6840 | — |
| 2007 | #7092 | ↓252 |
| 2008 | #5279 | ↑1813 |
| 2009 | #6544 | ↓1265 |
| 2010 | #5771 | ↑773 |
| 2011 | #5358 | ↑413 |
| 2012 | #3915 | ↑1443 |
| 2013 | #3778 | ↑137 |
| 2014 | #3326 | ↑452 |
| 2015 | #2846 | ↑480 |
| 2016 | #3182 | ↓336 |
| 2017 | #2357 | ↑825 |
| 2018 | #2557 | ↓200 |
| 2019 | #3388 | ↓831 |
| 2020 | #1818 | ↑1570 |
| 2021 | #2119 | ↓301 |
| 2022 | #1918 | ↑201 |
| 2023 | #1965 | ↓47 |
| 2024 | #2282 | ↓317 |
| 2025 | #2895 | ↓613 |
Frequently asked questions about Alaska
Is Alaska a popular name?
Yes — Alaska currently ranks #2895 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Alaska more common for boys or girls?
Alaska is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Alaska most popular?
Alaska peaked in 2022 in United States, with 112 recorded births that year.
Is Alaska rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Alaska’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4274 in 1915 to #2895 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Alaska?
At least 1,481 babies have been recorded with the name Alaska across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Alaska popular in more than one country?
Yes — Alaska appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Alaska?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Alaska include Yaritza, Adaya, Aletheia, Aliyana.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Alaska in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.