Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Elaina.
National Rank (2025)
#267
All-Time Peak Rank
#250 (2020)
Total U.S. Births
32,220
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Elaina Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Elaina scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+6.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,256Births in 2024
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
85Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
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 SyllablesEl-a-ia
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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