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Alaynah

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Pronounced ə-LAY-nah /əˈleɪ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: -h spelling of Alayna/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also a Gaelic term of endearment; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soft and warm: Alaynah spells Alayna/Alana — 'little rock' or 'harmony'. Lyrical, gentle, and bright.
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Origin MediumIrish, American
Meaning-h spelling of Alayna/Alana — the feminine of Alan ('little rock' or 'harmony'); also a Gaelic term of endearment; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5733 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,085

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419902025

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

Alaynah is an -h spelling of Alayna/Alana — the Irish feminine of Alan, possibly 'little rock' or 'harmony' (and echoing the Gaelic a leanbh, 'o child'; routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, little-rock-or-harmony at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Alana is the feminine of Alan, possibly 'little rock' or 'harmony' — and a leanbh ('o child') is a Gaelic endearment; Alaynah adds a soft -h.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Alana — routes layered

Variations

AlaynaAlanaAlaina

Nicknames

Lana

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Alayna— the standard spelling
Alana— the base name
Alaina— a fellow spelling
Alahna— a companion -h spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alaynah mean?

Alaynah spells Alayna/Alana — 'little rock' or 'harmony'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Alaynah?

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

Is Alaynah a boy or girl name?

Alaynah is a girl's name.

How popular is Alaynah?

Alaynah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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