Girl · 241st of 30,306
Alayna
Meaning, origin and U.S. popularity at a glance
34,654
Total Births
145
Years of Data
2013
Peak Popularity Year
1,562
Peak Births
Generational story
Where Alayna stands across generations
Rankings for U.S. births from 2013 to 2024.
Based on the most recent three-year movement in the national data.
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Meaning, origin & U.S. popularity
Summary
Alayna is a name of modern English origin derived from the Greek Helenē, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. It evolved from historical forms like Helena and Alaina. The name is associated with brightness and warmth, and it gained popularity in the late 20th century. It has no biblical relevance, and common variants include Alaina and Elena. Today, Alayna is viewed as a contemporary and appealing name.
Etymology & cultural background Open the full meaning, origin, history, and variants
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/əˈleɪnə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
Alayna is a variant of Elena, which is derived from the Greek name Helenē, meaning 'torch' or 'light'.
Meaning
light, torch
Language Evolution
Helenē (Greek), Helena (Latin), Alaina (Modern English), Alayna (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Alayna gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern variant of more traditional names like Elena and Helen.
Variants & Derivatives
Alaina, Elena, Helena, Lainey
Modern Popularity & Image
Alayna is perceived as a modern, elegant name with a warm and friendly connotation, popular among parents looking for unique yet recognizable names.
Famous People
Alayna Johnson (American author), Alayna B. (Social media influencer)
Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Stable
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
3-Year Trend:
Declining
25-Year Trend:
Relatively Stable
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,562 peak births in 2013
Geographic Spread
Popular across 49 US states, with strongest presence in Nevada
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Alternative spellings & similar sounds
Compare 21 names that share a similar pronunciation but use different spellings.
Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Full popularity table across American generations 7 generation and gender records
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Recorded births |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 23106th of 23106 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7274th of 12526 | 45 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2939th of 19264 | 388 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 995th of 27321 | 2,782 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 319th of 35406 | 15,751 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 241st of 30306 | 15,678 |