What is the origin of the name Alaina?

Alaina is a name of Irish origin.

How popular is the name Alaina?

Alaina is currently ranked #212 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Alaina?

Alaina is pronounced uh-LAY-nuh.

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GirlIrish

Alaina

uh-LAY-nuh

Popularity

#212

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Irish

Total Births

49,207

Peak Year

#1,998 in 2011

First Recorded

1946

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Alaina is a variant of Alana, which has multiple origins. In Irish it is thought to be from 'a leanbh' meaning 'my child'. In Germanic it is a diminutive of Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind'.

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Lainey Lana Allie

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Numerology

The Seeker

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Nicknames

Lainey Lana Allie

Spelling Variations

Alana Alayna Alaina

Similar Names

Eliana Aaliyah Ariana Savannah Julianna

Personality Traits

KindGentleGracefulFriendlyIndependent

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