Elaina
Elaina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining light or bright torch.
Origin and history
Elaina is a modern English variation of Elaine, which derives from the Greek name Helen. It carries the meaning of shining light or torch. In the United States, it has seen steady growth as an alternative spelling to Elena.
Popularity in the United States
32,220 babies in the United States have been named Elaina since 1880. It ranks #799 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #254.
States where it is most popular
- TX (8.7 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- OH (6.2 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
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 | 192 |
| 1950-1960 | 388 |
| 1960-1970 | 954 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,172 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,002 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,222 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,420 |
| 2010-2019 | 10,656 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,214 |
Famous people named Elaina
- Elaina Scott: Comic Book Artist, Illustrator
Nicknames
Lainey, Laine, Ellie, El
Fun facts
- Elaina traces its roots back through Elaine to the ancient Greek name Helen.
- The spelling Elaina has risen significantly in U.S. popularity in recent decades.