Alaïa

“You don’t understand. This is an Alaïa.” Much like the red dress Cher Horowitz wore in this iconic Clueless scene, the name Alaïa is beautiful. Famously borne by the “totally important designer” Azzedine Alaïa, this short and sweet moniker is typically given to girls. Tracing back to the Arabic surname Alayyah, Alaïa means “high status” or “exalted,” showing baby just how important they are. It also finds roots in the Basque term alai, signifying “joyful” and “happy.” Their namesake may inspire them to sketch their wardrobe with flair, becoming the next Alaïa worn by the stars. Whatever their path, your bundle of joy will be known, admired, and loved by many with a chic title like Alaïa.