Alaina Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-LAY-nuh / /əˈleɪ.nə/

Latin; English

Meaning

bright; noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alaina has Latin roots, derived from 'Alana,' which means 'bright' or 'shining.' In English-speaking cultures, it is often considered a modern variant of the name Elena, which has Greek origins meaning 'light' or 'torch.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries as a feminine form, though it can also be used for boys.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Elaina
  • Alayna
  • Alana

International Variants

  • Alena (Slavic)
  • Elena (Spanish)
  • Alayna (English)

Famous people named Alaina

Alaina Huffman — actress.

Alaina Kalanj — singer.

Alaina Reed Hall — actress.

Fictional characters named Alaina

Alaina — The Last of Us.

Sibling Suggestions

ElenaAidanLiamAriaNolanKieran

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alaina was first seen in the United States in 1989. Alaina has ranked as high as #1190 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Alaina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alaina

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19896