Alayna Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationuh-LAY-nuh / /əˈleɪ.nə/

Arabic; English; Spanish

Meaning

noble; bright; cheerful

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic, Alayna is derived from 'al-' meaning 'the' and 'ayna' meaning 'eye', often interpreted as 'noble'. In English, it is considered a modern variant of Elena, which has roots in Greek meaning 'bright, shining light'. In Spanish, Alayna can be seen as a variation of Alana, which is linked to the meaning 'cheerful'. Each of these origins reflects a blend of cultural significance associated with beauty and brightness.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Elena
  • Alana
  • Alayna

International Variants

  • Elena (Spanish)
  • Alana (Irish)

Famous people named Alayna

Alayna Ertl — athlete.

Alayna Johnson — artist.

Fictional characters named Alayna

Alayna — 'The Last of Us'.

Sibling Suggestions

ElenaAlanaAlyssaLaylaLanaAidenEthanIsaiah

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alayna was first seen in the United States in 2015. Alayna has ranked as high as #1389 nationally, which occurred in 2015, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Alayna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alayna

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20155