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Alaina Girl

Popularity: #200 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-LAY-nuh / əˈleɪ.nə

Latin; Irish

Meaning

Latin: bright, shining; Irish: little rock

Historical & Cultural Background

Alaina is derived from the Latin name 'Alana', which means bright or shining. It is also associated with the Irish name 'Ailín', meaning little rock. The name has gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century. Its melodic sound and feminine charm contribute to its appeal among parents.

Trend Summary

Alaina has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alana
  • Elaina
  • Alayna

International Variants

  • Alana (English)
  • Elena (Spanish)
  • Alayna (English)

Famous people named Alaina

Fictional characters named Alaina

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alaina was first seen in the United States in 1946. Alaina has ranked as high as #338 nationally, which occurred in 2011, and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, California, Pennsylvania, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Alaina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alaina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 163
12%
CA 106
8%
FL 89
7%
NY 71
5%
IL 62
5%
OH 62
5%
GA 61
5%
NC 55
4%
PA 52
4%
IN 46
3%
VA 40
3%
TN 39
3%
AZ 37
3%
NJ 35
3%
MN 32
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19466
194711
19497
19505
19515
19537
19548
195511
19569
195711
195815
195921
196013
196122
196237
196323
196449
196548
196639
196762
196865
196957
197074
197162
197255
197349
197493
197582
197652
197793
1978146
1979195
1980407
1981466
1982458
1983403
1984359
1985406
1986451
1987442
1988480
1989533
1990567
1991523
1992575
1993607
1994662
1995665
1996692
1997640
1998689
1999877
20001,004
20011,006
20021,002
20031,126
20041,209
20051,282
20061,361
20071,538
20081,504
20091,317
20101,500
20111,998
20121,933
20131,758
20141,748
20151,820
20161,769
20171,669
20181,522
20191,578
20201,487
20211,500
20221,431
20231,361
20241,444