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Ellaina

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Pronounced eh-LAY-nah /ɛˈleɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Elaina/Elena (Helen) — from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch'Low

In 30 seconds: Bright; shining light; torch: Ellaina elaborates Elaina/Elena. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eh-LAY-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningAn elaboration of Elaina/Elena (Helen) — from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch'

U.S. rank (2025)#9635 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 634

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

Ellaina is an elaboration of Elaina/Elena (Helen) — from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'eh-LAY-nah'; nickname Ella).

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

Did you know? Helen comes from Greek helene, 'bright; shining light; torch' — Ellaina is an elaboration of Elaina/Elena, lyrical and classic (said 'eh-LAY-nah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Helen — Greek etymology

Variations

ElainaElenaElaine

Nicknames

Ella

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellaina mean?

Ellaina elaborates Elaina/Elena (Helen) — Greek 'bright; shining light; torch'.

How do you pronounce Ellaina?

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

Is Ellaina a boy or girl name?

Ellaina is a girl's name.

How popular is Ellaina?

Ellaina is a rare name in the U.S.