Elaina
Meaningpossibly light · English form of Elaine
- US rank
- #267
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #250 in 2020
1,176 babies were named Elaina in the US in 2025. It has dropped 17 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1941–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Elaina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,367 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Elaina, 1,176 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Elaina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryElaina first shows up in US birth records in 1941, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 84 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #250.
- Then vs nowElaina is 2.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 3,401 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,367.
- Where it's lovedElaina is most popular in Missouri, where it ranks #121, followed by West Virginia (#139) and Kentucky (#141). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningElaina is an English form of Elaine, which means “possibly light”. Our records link it to French and Greek roots.
About the name Elaina
Elaina is a girl name of French and Greek origin meaning “possibly light”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with E and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Elaina for girls from 1941 to 2025, in 85 of those 85 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #250 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #267, with 1,176 babies.
Origin:French namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 14 | 69,552 girls |
| 1950s | 20 | 50,505 girls |
| 1960s | 53 | 18,797 girls |
| 1970s | 76 | 13,187 girls |
| 1980s | 116 | 8,589 girls |
| 1990s | 180 | 5,564 girls |
| 2000s | 347 | 2,884 girls |
| 2010s | 610 | 1,640 girls |
| 2020s | 741 | 1,349 girls |
Other spellings of Elaina
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Elaina
What does the name Elaina mean?
Elaina means “possibly light” in English, as a form of Elaine.
What is the origin of the name Elaina?
Elaina has French, Greek roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Elaina a boy or girl name?
Elaina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Elaina?
Elaina ranked #267 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,176 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#250).