Elaina

Elaina is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,252 girls in the United States.

Elaina at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Elaina

Elaina belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Elaina first appears in Social Security records in 1941. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #250 in 2020, and in 2024 1,252 babies received the name — 31,035 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elaina in US records

First recorded (US)
1941
Best US rank
#250 in 2020
Peak year
2024
Babies named Elaina in 2024
1,252
Total since 1880
31,035

Elaina in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#722 in 2024
Babies named Elaina in 2025
37
Total since 1996
759

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elaina mean?

The meaning of Elaina is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Elaina a boy or girl name?

Elaina is a girl name. In 2024, 1,252 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elaina?

Elaina comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elaina?

Elaina first appears in US records in 1941. Its best-ever ranking was #250 in 2020, and 1,252 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].