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Alaina

Male

« Alaina is a Greek feminine given name meaning 'bright, shining'. »

#37665 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Alaina is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It means "bright, shining" in Greek. The name has been used since ancient times, but it became popular in the United States during the late 20th century. Alaina was originally a masculine name, but over time it has become more commonly associated with females.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Alaina since 1880

Total births
6
Total since 1880
Peak year
1989
6 births
in 1989
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years