Laina Girl

Popularity: #869 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationLAY-nah / ˈleɪ.nə

English; Finnish

Meaning

English: Light; Finnish: A form of Helena

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Laina has roots in both English and Finnish cultures. In English, it is often associated with brightness or light. In Finnish, it is a variant of Helena, which has historical significance in various cultures. The name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Laina has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

LaylaLinaMinaTainaSelinaRaina

Variants

  • Lana
  • Layna

International Variants

  • Lena (German)
  • Elena (Spanish)
  • Helena (Latin)

Famous people named Laina

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Fictional characters named Laina

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Sibling Suggestions

LilaLeilaLaraLanaLydia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Laina was first seen in the United States in 1906. Laina has ranked as high as #1278 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Laina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Laina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
VA 6
21%
OH 6
21%
PA 6
21%
MD 5
18%
MN 5
18%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19065
19116
191311
19148
19156
19167
19177
19186
19515
19525
19535
19546
19569
19579
195810
19597
196015
196112
196218
196316
196419
196519
196631
196721
196816
196937
197034
197128
197221
197318
197422
197513
197621
197722
197829
197928
198036
198141
198243
198342
198430
198535
198632
198726
198842
198931
199036
199145
199233
199343
199435
199537
199648
199749
199842
199943
200043
200150
200260
200357
200476
200590
2006116
2007107
200888
2009102
201091
201199
201291
2013115
2014117
2015102
201699
201792
201884
201980
202074
202171
202290
202398
202481