Alaina
Meaning of Alaina
The name Alaina is a beautiful and elegant choice for baby girls, pronounced as uh-LAY-nuh (/əˈleɪnə/). It has roots in several cultures, often considered a variation of the name Elaine, which itself is derived from Helen. The name Helen means "light" or "bright," imbuing Alaina with connotations of radiance and brilliance. Over the years, Alaina has steadily risen in popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 500 names since the mid-1980s. It reached its peak in 2011 at rank 156 with 1998 occurrences and continues to be a favored choice among parents. An alternate spelling, Elaina, offers a slight twist while retaining the same melodic quality. The enduring appeal of Alaina can be attributed to its timeless elegance and positive associations with light and brightness.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as uh-LAY-nuh (/əˈleɪnə/)
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Notable People Named Alaina
| Alaina Denise Coates is an American professional basketball player known for her time with the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA and Galatasaray in Turkey, having previously played for the University of South Carolina. |
| Alaina Bergsma is a 6'3" American volleyball player known for her position as a hitter and her time on the United States women's national volleyball team. |
| Alaina Reed Hall was an American actress and singer known for her roles as Olivia Robinson on Sesame Street and Rose Lee Holloway on 227. |
| Alaina Huffman - Alaina Kalanj is a Canadian actress known for her roles in Painkiller Jane, Smallville, Stargate Universe, and Supernatural. |
