Elaina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Elaina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Elaina?
Elaina is spelled E-L-A-I-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Elaina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Elaina is commonly associated with meanings including “light” or “torch”, derived from the names Helen or Elaine.
- Origin
- Elaina is considered a variant of Elaine, which is linked to medieval French and English usage.
- Pronunciation
- eh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables
Elaina Popularity in 2025
Rank#267
Recorded Births1,176
- Girls usage fell 13 places to #267 and recorded 80 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 Elaina Mean?
Elaina is commonly associated with meanings including “light” or “torch”, derived from the names Helen or Elaine.
Origin: Elaina is considered a variant of Elaine, which is linked to medieval French and English usage.
How Do You Pronounce Elaina?
Pronunciationeh-LAY-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Elaina?
- History
- Elaina is used in English-speaking contexts as a variant spelling of Elaine, a name found in Arthurian legend and medieval literature.
Elaina 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 | 1,176 | #267 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,256 | #254 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,151 | #272 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,219 | #255 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,203 | #257 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,209 | #250 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,170 | #281 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,214 | #271 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,144 | #285 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,189 | #267 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,109 | #292 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,151 | #282 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,037 | #308 |
| 2012 | Girls | 932 | #336 |
| 2011 | Girls | 897 | #361 |
| 2010 | Girls | 813 | #392 |
| 2009 | Girls | 666 | #465 |
| 2008 | Girls | 685 | #462 |
| 2007 | Girls | 763 | #430 |
| 2006 | Girls | 717 | #445 |
| 2005 | Girls | 695 | #439 |
| 2004 | Girls | 658 | #456 |
| 2003 | Girls | 650 | #460 |
| 2002 | Girls | 522 | #527 |
When Was Elaina 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.
2024 · Girls
1,256 recorded births
National rank #254
2022 · Girls
1,219 recorded births
National rank #255
2018 · Girls
1,214 recorded births
National rank #271
2020 · Girls
1,209 recorded births
National rank #250
Where Elaina 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MO | #121 | 48 |
| WV | #139 | 11 |
| KY | #141 | 31 |
| KS | #149 | 22 |
| ME | #153 | 7 |
| IN | #156 | 44 |
| ND | #162 | 6 |
| MS | #163 | 15 |