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Alainah

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Pronounced uh-LAY-nah /əˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Alaina/Elaina — a form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright; shining light: Alainah spells Alaina/Elaina. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'uh-LAY-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Alaina/Elaina — a form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch'

U.S. rank (2025)#10963 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 522

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alainah is a spelling of Alaina/Elaina — a form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'uh-LAY-nah'; nickname Lainey).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Alaina. Rare in this form, shining-light at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Alaina/Elaina is a form of Helen — Greek 'bright; shining light; torch' — Alainah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'uh-LAY-nah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Alaina — Greek etymology

Variations

AlainaElainaAlayna

Nicknames

Lainey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alainah mean?

Alainah spells Alaina/Elaina — a form of Helen, Greek 'bright; shining light; torch'.

How do you pronounce Alainah?

It's said uh-LAY-nah /əˈleɪ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alainah a boy or girl name?

Alainah is a girl's name.

How popular is Alainah?

Alainah is a rare spelling in the U.S.