Alaina Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alaina can be pronounced as ah-LAY-na, ah-LIE-na, or ah-LEE-na, depending on regional preferences​

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A Deep Dive

Alaina Overview

Meaning

Rock, precious, torch, handsome

Gender

Girl

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Traces its history back to the Old French name “Hélène,” which in turn derives from the Greek name “Helene,” meaning “torch” or “light.”

Pronunciation

/əˈleɪnə/

Popularity

Alaina is used in various countries, particularly in English-speaking ones. In 2023, Alaina ranked #201 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Unique

Associated Traits

Elegant, graceful, radiant
A Deep Dive

Alaina Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alayna, Elaina, Elena, Alana, Alannah

Common Nicknames

Lainie, Ally, Allie, Lainey, Alie

Diminutives

Laina, Lina, Nia, Ana, Lani

Famous People

  • Alaina Huffman
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Alaina Reed Hall
    (American Actress)
  • Alaina Castillo
    (American Singer-Songwriter)
  • Alaina Kaczmarski
    (American Entrepreneur)
  • Alaina Capri
    (American Actress)
  • Alaina Marie Beaton
    (American Singer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alaina Whitney
    ("The Secret Circle," TV Series)
  • Alaina
    ("Dead Man's Cell Phone," Play)
  • "Alaina's Fate"
    (Novel)
  • Alaina
    ("The Vampire Diaries," TV Series)
  • "Alaina's Song"
    (Album)
  • Alaina Stone
    ("Criminal Minds," TV Series)

What Is the Meaning of Alaina?

Bearing the beautiful meaning of “harmony” and “peaceful one,” the name Alaina aptly reflects compassion and a sense of balance and tranquility in those who bear it.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alaina?

The name Alaina traces its history back to the Old French name “Hélène,” which in turn derives from the Greek name “Helene,” meaning “torch” or “light.”

Alaina Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alaina in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2012021#2022022#2182023
Top 3 Rankings#1562011#1632012#1762015

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alaina

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023218
(-16 from 2022)
1356
(-75 from 2022)
0.07752
2022202
(-1 from 2021)
1431
(-67 from 2021)
0.07981
2021201
(-4 from 2020)
1498
(+11 from 2020)
0.08361
2020197
(-11 from 2019)
1487
(-90 from 2019)
0.08412
2019186
(+16 from 2018)
1577
(+57 from 2018)
0.08595
2018202
(-20 from 2017)
1520
(-147 from 2017)
0.08174
2017182
(+2 from 2016)
1667
(-101 from 2016)
0.08824
2016184
(-8 from 2015)
1768
(-52 from 2015)
0.09133
2015176
(+13 from 2014)
1820
(+72 from 2014)
0.09329
2014189
(-8 from 2013)
1748
(-10 from 2013)
0.08935
2013181
(-18 from 2012)
1758
(-175 from 2012)
0.09120
2012163
(-7 from 2011)
1933
(-65 from 2011)
0.09967
2011156
(+50 from 2010)
1998
(+498 from 2010)
0.10311
2010206
(+45 from 2009)
1500
(+183 from 2009)
0.07650
2009251
(-27 from 2008)
1317
(-187 from 2008)
0.06503
2008224
(+4 from 2007)
1504
(-34 from 2007)
0.07221
2007228
(+22 from 2006)
1538
(+177 from 2006)
0.07267
2006250
(+3 from 2005)
1361
(+79 from 2005)
0.06510
2005253
(+16 from 2004)
1282
(+73 from 2004)
0.06317
2004269
(+8 from 2003)
1209
(+83 from 2003)
0.05992
2003277
(+32 from 2002)
1126
(+124 from 2002)
0.05612
2002309
(+5 from 2001)
1002
(-4 from 2001)
0.05073
2001314
(+2 from 2000)
1006
(+2 from 2000)
0.05078
2000316
(+25 from 1999)
1004
(+127 from 1999)
0.05031
1999341
(+57 from 1998)
877
(+188 from 1998)
0.04505
1998398
(+10 from 1997)
689
(+49 from 1997)
0.03554
1997408
(-24 from 1996)
640
(-52 from 1996)
0.03352
1996384
(+11 from 1995)
692
(+27 from 1995)
0.03609
1995395
(-13 from 1994)
665
(+3 from 1994)
0.03461
1994382
(+29 from 1993)
662
(+55 from 1993)
0.03396
1993411
(+25 from 1992)
607
(+32 from 1992)
0.03079
1992436
(+33 from 1991)
575
(+52 from 1991)
0.02868
1991469
(-28 from 1990)
523
(-44 from 1990)
0.02572
1990441
(+15 from 1989)
567
(+34 from 1989)
0.02760
1989456
(+16 from 1988)
533
(+53 from 1988)
0.02675
1988472
(+17 from 1987)
480
(+38 from 1987)
0.02496
1987489
(-13 from 1986)
442
(-9 from 1986)
0.02358
1986476
(+23 from 1985)
451
(+45 from 1985)
0.02444
1985499
(+36 from 1984)
406
(+47 from 1984)
0.02199
1984535
(-47 from 1983)
359
(-44 from 1983)
0.01991
1983488
(-27 from 1982)
403
(-55 from 1982)
0.02252
1982461
(-1 from 1981)
458
(-8 from 1981)
0.02524
1981460
(+41 from 1980)
466
(+59 from 1980)
0.02606
1980501
(+307 from 1979)
407
(+212 from 1979)
0.02286
1979808
(+146 from 1978)
195
(+49 from 1978)
0.01132
1978954
(+321 from 1977)
146
(+53 from 1977)
0.00888
19771275
(+519 from 1976)
93
(+41 from 1976)
0.00565
19761794
(-468 from 1975)
52
(-30 from 1975)
0.00331
19751326
(-128 from 1974)
82
(-11 from 1974)
0.00525
19741198
(+574 from 1973)
93
(+44 from 1973)
0.00594
19731772
(-145 from 1972)
49
(-6 from 1972)
0.00315
19721627
(-67 from 1971)
55
(-7 from 1971)
0.00341
19711560
(-153 from 1970)
62
(-12 from 1970)
0.00354
19701407
(+165 from 1969)
74
(+17 from 1969)
0.00404
19691572
(-186 from 1968)
57
(-8 from 1968)
0.00323
19681386
(+14 from 1967)
65
(+3 from 1967)
0.00380
19671400
(+427 from 1966)
62
(+23 from 1966)
0.00361
19661827
(-205 from 1965)
39
(-9 from 1965)
0.00222
19651622
(+13 from 1964)
48
(-1 from 1964)
0.00263
19641635
(+908 from 1963)
49
(+26 from 1963)
0.00250
19632543
(-653 from 1962)
23
(-14 from 1962)
0.00116
19621890
(+718 from 1961)
37
(+15 from 1961)
0.00183
19612608
(+904 from 1960)
22
(+9 from 1960)
0.00106
19603512
(-995 from 1959)
13
(-8 from 1959)
0.00063
19592517
(+569 from 1958)
21
(+6 from 1958)
0.00101
19583086
(+610 from 1957)
15
(+4 from 1957)
0.00073
19573696
(+464 from 1956)
11
(+2 from 1956)
0.00052
19564160
(-588 from 1955)
9
(-2 from 1955)
0.00044
19553572
(+705 from 1954)
11
(+3 from 1954)
0.00055
19544277
(+319 from 1953)
8
(+1 from 1953)
0.00040
19534596
(+818 from 1951)
7
(+2 from 1951)
0.00036
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19515414
(-114 from 1950)
5
No change from 1950
0.00027
19505300
(-1065 from 1949)
5
(-2 from 1949)
0.00028
19494235
(-995 from 1947)
7
(-4 from 1947)
0.00040
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19473240
(+1177 from 1946)
11
(+5 from 1946)
0.00061
19464417
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00037
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alaina

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2322021#2042022#2222023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1572021#1082022#1642023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3042021#3902022#3292023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1722021#1332022#1292023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1312021#1892022#1612023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2662021#2222022#2542023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1702021#1992022#2062023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1642021#1792022#2032023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1562021#2292022#1852023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1592021#1892022#2082023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2172021#2352022#3302023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2372021#1662022#2912023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2382021#1552022#1632023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1572021#1902022#1952023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1112021#1372022#1342023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2312021#2562022#2842023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1802021#2032022#2412023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3342021#3142022#2462023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2422021#3862022#2932023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1812021#1772022#2822023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2212021#2342022#2582023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1192021#1862022#1132023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1262021#2582022#3092023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1832021#3442022#1962023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1462021#1552022#1472023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3302021#2672022#3482023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3272021#3632022#3732023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1832021#1812022#2602023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1672021#1762022#1622023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2152021#1842022#1572023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3232021#3592022#5282023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3172021#1602022#2392023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2062021#1642022#3712023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2512021#3962022#2212023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1692021#2072022#1522023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#712021#1812022#1462023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2252020#1742021#1362022

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4432021#3662022#3192023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1252020#1202021#2042023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1782020#1742022#1532023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2082017#1832021#1982023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3352021#2572022#3182023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1152020#1692021#1782023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1042017#1252019#1002022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1432018#2052019#1922023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1782015#1062019#1602023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1582017#1352019#1532022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2362013#2072015#2572016

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2422012#1582015#1002021

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1002015#962016

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#842020

Popularity Rankings for Alaina in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#182019

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1042020#982022#2162023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3391984#3971986#3272022

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3362019#3972020#4182022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3372021#3502022#4882023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4262012#4492018#4852021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8382019#7922020#6542021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7502016#8342020#7472022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9911981#8762018#9722021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alaina a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alaina is typically a feminine name, resonating with its delicate and soothing essence.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alaina

Alaina in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alaina Huffman (Actress, born 1980): A Canadian actress and model who has appeared in TV series like "Smallville" and "Stargate Universe."
  • Alaina Reed Hall (Actress, 1946–2009): An American actress known for her roles in "Sesame Street" and "227."
  • Alaina Castillo (Singer, born 2000): An American singer-songwriter who gained popularity through her YouTube channel and unique music style.
  • Alaina Kaczmarski (Entrepreneur, born 1985): An American entrepreneur and co-founder of the popular lifestyle blog "The Everygirl."
  • Alaina Capri (Actress, born 1939): An American actress who starred in several Russ Meyer films in the 1960s.
  • Alaina Marie Beaton (Singer, born 1985): An American singer and songwriter, better known by her stage name Porcelain Black.
  • Alaina Burns (Artist, born 1990): A British visual artist recognized for her contemporary paintings and exhibitions.
  • Alaina Johnson (Gymnast, born 1990): An American gymnast who competed at the collegiate level for the University of Florida.
  • Alaina Whitaker (Singer, born 1991): An American country music singer who was a contestant on "American Idol."
  • Alaina Whitney ("The Secret Circle," 2011 TV Series): A witch and member of the Circle who struggles with her powers and relationships.
  • Alaina ("Dead Man's Cell Phone," 2007 Play): A character who finds herself entangled in the life of a dead man through his cell phone.
  • "Alaina's Fate" (2020 Novel): Follows the journey of a young woman named Alaina as she discovers her hidden powers and destiny.
  • Alaina ("The Vampire Diaries," 2009 TV Series): A minor character involved in the supernatural events of Mystic Falls.
  • "Alaina's Song" (2015 Album): A collection of heartfelt songs written and performed by singer-songwriter Alaina Johnson.
  • Alaina Stone ("Criminal Minds," 2005 TV Series): A character who becomes a key witness in a complex FBI investigation.
  • Alaina ("The Haunting of Hill House," 2018 TV Series): A supporting character in the horror series revolving around a haunted mansion.
  • "Alaina and the Lost City" (2018 Film): An adventure film about a young archaeologist named Alaina who embarks on a quest to find a mythical city.
  • Alaina Park (California, USA): A small community park offering playgrounds and picnic areas in a suburban neighborhood.
  • Lake Alaina (Ontario, Canada): A serene lake surrounded by forested areas, popular for fishing and kayaking.
  • Alaina Beach (Florida, USA): A coastal beach renowned for its white sand and clear waters, attracting many visitors for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Alaina Gardens (England, UK): A historic botanical garden featuring a variety of plant species and tranquil walking paths.
  • Alaina Creek (Alaska, USA): A freshwater stream in a remote area, home to diverse wildlife and offering scenic views.
  • Alaina Valley (New Zealand): A lush valley with rolling hills and scenic landscapes, ideal for hiking and nature exploration.
  • Alaina River (Victoria, Australia): A river flowing through rural areas, supporting agriculture and providing recreational activities like boating.
  • Mount Alaina (Scotland, UK): A mountain offering challenging hikes and breathtaking views of the surrounding highlands.

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