What does the name Lainey mean?

The name Lainey means "Light moon".

What is the origin of the name Lainey?

Lainey is a name of Greek origin.

In 2023, 5,147 babies were named Lainey in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Lainey is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 5,147 ↗

All-Time Total: 22,669

Peak Year: 2024

Lainey is a modern English name derived from the name Elaine, which has Old French and Greek origins. It means "bright, shining light."

Girl names closely related to Lainey

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Boy names closely related to Lainey

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Names with similar meaning to Lainey

Elaina Elaine Elana Elena Elin Elina Helaine Helen

Births per year in the United States

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