Alaina
Alaina is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Handsome, harmonious, or little rock.
Origin and history
Alaina is a feminine given name derived as a modern variation of Alana or Alain, tracing back to Old French and Celtic roots. It gained increased visibility in the United States starting in the late 20th century. Today, it serves as a popular melodic alternative to classic names like Elena or Elaine.
Popularity in the United States
50,578 babies in the United States have been named Alaina since 1880. It ranks #580 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #204.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.9 %)
- OH (6.6 %)
- CA (6.5 %)
- PA (6.2 %)
- MI (5.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 24 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 415 |
| 1970-1980 | 901 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,404 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,497 |
| 2000-2010 | 12,350 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,297 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,598 |
Famous people named Alaina
- Alaina Huffman: Actress
- Alaina Reed Hall: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Lainey, Lanie, Lain
Fun facts
- Alaina emerged as an English phonetic variant of the French name Alain and the Gaelic Alana.
- The name has risen significantly in U.S. usage since 2000, consistent with the popular trend of names ending in -ina and -ana.