Lainey

Rank 174th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Lainey was 174th most popular baby name for girls and 407th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,694 babies were named Lainey in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,984 babies in the United States were named Lainey. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.5% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Lainey is around 10 to 11 years old.

The name "Lainey" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Lainey include Lane and Lai.

Lainey Meaning & Origin

Lainey, a diminutive of Elaine, means "bright, shining light" symbolizing someone who brings positivity and warmth into the lives of others.

The name Lainey is described as charming, vibrant and playful.

Pronunciation

Lainey is pronounced ley-nee in English. The name Lainey has 6 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Lainey

  • Lainey is a unisex name and can be used for both boys and girls, despite being more commonly used for girls.

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Geography

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