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Alaina
Meaning: variant of Alana, influenced by Elaine · Origin: English (modern) · Gender: usually a girl's name
Origin & history
Alaina is a modern variant of Alana, probably influenced by Elaine.
Popularity of Alaina in the US, 1880–2025
2025: 1,366 US baby girls named Alaina — #224 for girls · Peak: 1,999 in 2011 · 1950: 5 · 2000: 1,004 · 2020: 1,488
Source: US Social Security Administration (SSA) national baby-name data, 1880–2025 (names.zip). Counts are babies of that gender given exactly this spelling each year; SSA leaves out a name in any year with fewer than 5 births.
How to pronounce Alaina
uh-LAY-nuh · IPA /əˈleɪnə/ (common American English pronunciation)
Language of origin
English form related to Elaine or Alana
How the meaning and use of Alaina developed
Alaina is a modern English spelling used for forms of Elaine or Alana; it is also influenced by the name’s -aina ending.
Related names from the same root
Sibling names that go well with Alaina
Sister: Adalynn · Aitana
Brother: Alex · Justin
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Variants & related names
Alana, Alayna
Alaina name art
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FAQ
What does the name Alaina mean?
Alaina means “variant of Alana, influenced by Elaine”. It comes from English (modern).
How do you pronounce Alaina?
Alaina is usually pronounced uh-LAY-nuh (/əˈleɪnə/).
Is Alaina a popular name?
In 2025, Alaina ranked #224 among girls' names in the United States, given to 1,366 baby girls, according to US Social Security Administration data. Its peak year was 2011 (1,999 babies).
What are other forms of Alaina?
Alana, Alayna.
What are good sibling names for Alaina?
Sister: Adalynn, Aitana. Brother: Alex, Justin.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.