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Alayna: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced uh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables

Rare variant of Alaina.

Origin
Celtic
Pronunciation
uh-LAY-nuh
US rank (2025)
#332
US babies a year
about 1,077 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010

How popular is Alayna?

Alayna was the #332 name in the US in 2025, given to 927 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 31% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Alayna in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#332
England & Wales#209
Scotland#429
Ireland#690
Canada#414
Australia#576

How old are people named Alayna?

Half of US adults named Alayna are older than 23; most are between 18 and 42. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Alayna

Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.

Questions about Alayna

How do you pronounce Alayna?

Alayna is pronounced uh-LAY-nuh.

How popular is the name Alayna?

Alayna was the #332 name in the US in 2025, given to 927 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 31% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Alayna?

Half of US adults named Alayna are older than 23. Most are between 18 and 42.