NameSync

Elaina: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced ih-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables

A given name from Ancient Greek, of modern usage, variant of Elaine.

Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
ih-LAY-nuh
US rank (2025)
#267
US babies a year
about 1,201 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2020

How popular is Elaina?

Elaina was the #267 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,176 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.

18801920196020002020
Babies named Elaina in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2020).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#267
England & Wales#916
Scotland#636
Ireland#846
Canada#482
Australia#288

How old are people named Elaina?

Half of US adults named Elaina are older than 29; most are between 18 and 62. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

Names like Elaina

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

On these lists

Questions about Elaina

How do you pronounce Elaina?

Elaina is pronounced ih-LAY-nuh.

How popular is the name Elaina?

Elaina was the #267 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,176 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.

How old are people named Elaina?

Half of US adults named Elaina are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 62.