Baby Name Popularity Profile

Elaina

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Elaina.

✦ Bright, shining one 🌍 Greek, English, French traditional
National Rank (2025) #267
All-Time Peak Rank #250 Achieved 2020
Total U.S. Births 32,220 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1941 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 1,256 births in 2024
💡 The Elaina Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Bright, shining one
Language Origin Greek, English, French
Origin Type multiple
A variant of Helen, derived from the Greek word 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright, shining one'. It has been adopted and used in English and French contexts.
Common Nicknames
Lainey Ellie Lena
Alternative Spellings
Alaina Elena Elaine Elayna
Pronunciation: eh-LAY-nuh
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Elaina

According to SSA data, Elaina achieved its highest historical rank of #250 in 2020. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 1,256 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 6.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 85 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Elaina across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Stable
10-Year Shift +6.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,256 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 23 yrs
Registry Streak 85 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 192
1950s: 388
1960s: 954
1970s: 1,172
1980s: 2,002
1990s: 3,222
2000s: 6,420
2010s: 10,656
2020s: 7,214

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables El-a-ia
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Arizona
Top States Arizona, Washington, Indiana, Nevada, Missouri
States with Data 49
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Arizona #274 562 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #320 738 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #156 1,058 2018 4.3% Decline
Nevada #300 145 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #122 922 2015 +71.4% Growth
Ohio #166 1,814 2016 +6.5% Growth
Florida #328 1,307 2020 17.9% Decline
Michigan #201 1,427 2019 13.5% Decline
Virginia #301 797 2016 31.7% Decline
Tennessee #205 743 2014 +8.6% Growth
North Carolina #240 999 2023 22.4% Decline
Oklahoma #228 472 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #224 687 2010 7.4% Decline
Colorado #289 404 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #631 274 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #301 2,537 2019 4.2% Decline
Kansas #150 348 2013 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #336 496 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #403 297 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #314 557 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #142 522 2020 16.2% Decline
Georgia #435 827 2014 38.1% Decline
Iowa #205 390 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #201 115 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #233 399 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware Unranked 56 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 38 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #231 199 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #236 1,367 2016 5.9% Decline
Illinois #242 1,256 2011 +30.3% Growth
California #476 2,520 2019 +1.4% Growth
Arkansas #200 259 2024 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #141 217 2023 Insufficient historical volume
New York #312 1,765 2021 +3.8% Growth
New Hampshire #181 70 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #269 375 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #630 542 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 26 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #236 471 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maine #158 84 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #171 232 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #198 200 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #370 322 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #325 93 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #223 52 2024 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 55 2016 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota #170 42 2016 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 23 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume

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