What is the origin of the name Elaina?

Elaina is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Elaina?

Elaina is currently ranked #254 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Elaina?

Elaina is pronounced ee-LAY-nah.

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Elaina

ee-LAY-nah

Popularity

#254

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

31,035

Peak Year

#1,252 in 2024

First Recorded

1941

Style

Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Elaine, derived from Helen, from Greek meaning 'torch' or 'bright, shining one'.

Nickname Watch

Ella Lainey Lena

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Nicknames

Ella Lainey Lena

Spelling Variations

Elaine Elena Alaina

Similar Names

Ariana Julianna Savannah Adriana

Personality Traits

BeautifulKindIntelligentGraceful

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