Gender: Girl
Meaning: Dear child, precious, rock
Origin: French/Celtic
Popularity: Ranked #212 in 2024 with 1,444 babies born.
History: A feminine form of Alain (the French form of Alan), which may derive from Celtic words meaning rock or harmony. It has been popular in the US since the late 20th century as an alternative to the classic Elaine.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Alaina? About 1 in 2,305 babies born in 2024 were named Alaina, or roughly 4 per day in the United States.
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