Alaina

Girl's name

Alaina is of French origin, derived from the Old French name Alain, which itself comes from the Latin name Alanus.

Meaning Little rock
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 1,444
Peak year 2011

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Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Alaina Huffman - Actress known for "Supernatural" and "Smallville."
  • Alaina Reed Hall - Actress on "Sesame Street" and "227."
  • Alaina Coates - Professional basketball player in the WNBA.
  • Alaina Meyer - Model and actress, known for "The Young and the Restless."
  • Alaina Bergsma - Miss Oregon USA 2012 and Miss America contestant.
  • Alaina Pinto - News anchor and reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV.
  • Alaina Moore - Singer-songwriter in the band Tennis.
  • Alaina Kwan - Figure skater and 2019 U.S. Junior Champion.
  • Alaina Housley - Victim of the 2018 Thousand Oaks shooting.

Sisters for Alaina

Girl names closely related to Alaina

Kendall Elaina Addison Lorelai Alayna Madilyn Rylee Charli

Brothers for Alaina

Boy names closely related to Alaina

Parker Jaxon Kenneth Carter Grayson Jace Wyatt Elliott

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Alaina

Alan Alana Alani Alanna Alannah Alayna Allan Allen

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