Alaina: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables
A variant of Alana coined in the 20th century from Alain, the French equivalent of Alan.
- Origin
- Celtic
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAY-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #224
- US babies a year
- about 1,422 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Alaina?
Alaina was the #224 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,366 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #224 |
| England & Wales | #792 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Northern Ireland | #397 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| Canada | #414 |
How old are people named Alaina?
Half of US adults named Alaina are older than 27; most are between 18 and 47. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Alaina
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Alaina
How do you pronounce Alaina?
Alaina is pronounced uh-LAY-nuh.
How popular is the name Alaina?
Alaina was the #224 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,366 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Alaina?
Half of US adults named Alaina are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 47.