Elayna
Elayna is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining light, torch, or bright one.
Origin and history
Elayna is a modern phonetic spelling variation of Elena or Helena, derived from the Greek name meaning 'torch' or 'corposant'. It has steadily risen in use in the United States as a contemporary alternative to classic spellings. It offers the traditional 'ray of light' meaning with a distinct, modern look.
Popularity in the United States
5,251 babies in the United States have been named Elayna since 1880. It ranks #2385 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1168.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.9 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- OH (8.3 %)
- MI (6.5 %)
- FL (5.9 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 10 |
| 1960-1970 | 70 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 168 |
| 1990-2000 | 471 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,373 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,044 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,064 |
Nicknames
Lainey, Layna, Ellie
Fun facts
- Elayna was created to make the 'LAY' sound explicit in pronunciation, avoiding the alternative 'EH-leh-nah' sound of Elena.
- The majority of recorded U.S. births for the spelling Elayna have occurred in recent decades.