Alaina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alaina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alaina?
Alaina is spelled A-L-A-I-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Alaina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alaina is commonly considered a variant of Elaine or Elena, which derive from the Greek name Helene, meaning “torch” or “light.”
- Origin
- Alaina may derive from Old French or Greek roots related to Helen or Elaine, names associated with classical and medieval Europe.
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables
Alaina Popularity in 2025
Rank#224
Recorded Births1,366
- Girls usage fell 12 places to #224 and recorded 82 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alaina Mean?
Alaina is commonly considered a variant of Elaine or Elena, which derive from the Greek name Helene, meaning “torch” or “light.”
Origin: Alaina may derive from Old French or Greek roots related to Helen or Elaine, names associated with classical and medieval Europe.
How Do You Pronounce Alaina?
Pronunciationuh-LAY-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alaina?
- History
- Alaina has appeared as a variant of Elaine in modern English-speaking countries, gaining popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Alaina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,366 | #224 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,448 | #212 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,364 | #219 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,432 | #202 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,500 | #201 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,488 | #197 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,578 | #186 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,522 | #202 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,669 | #182 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,770 | #184 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,820 | #176 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,748 | #189 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,758 | #182 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,933 | #163 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,999 | #156 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,500 | #206 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,318 | #250 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,504 | #224 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,538 | #228 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,361 | #250 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,282 | #253 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,209 | #269 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,126 | #277 |
| 2002 | Girls | 1,002 | #309 |
When Was Alaina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2011 · Girls
1,999 recorded births
National rank #156
2012 · Girls
1,933 recorded births
National rank #163
2015 · Girls
1,820 recorded births
National rank #176
2016 · Girls
1,770 recorded births
National rank #184
Where Alaina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #115 | 7 |
| PA | #136 | 77 |
| MS | #143 | 17 |
| MI | #145 | 57 |
| OH | #148 | 73 |
| ME | #153 | 7 |
| WV | #154 | 10 |
| SD | #160 | 7 |