Alaina

Rank 202nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Alaina was 202nd most popular baby name for girls and 465th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,426 babies were named Alaina in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,358 babies in the United States were named Alaina. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Alaina is around 17 to 18 years old.

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

Nicknames for Alaina include Al, Lain and Laina.

Alaina Meaning & Origin

The name Alaina is an Irish origin name and it usually means 'dear child' or 'rock', symbolizing strength and steadiness.

The name Alaina is described as charming, vigorous and enthusiastic.

Pronunciation

Alaina is pronounced uh-ley-nuh in English. The name Alaina has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Alaina

The name Alaina is not only popular among humans, but also used for tropical cyclones. There have been a number of tropical cyclones named "Alaina" recorded across the world.

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