Alayna

Alayna: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameCeltic origin#332 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Alayna

  • A female given name from the Celtic languages.

Etymology

Rare variant of Alaina.

How popular is Alayna?

#332girls, 2025
927U.S. babies in 2025
#201peak rank (2012)
35,594babies since 1880

Since 1880, 35,589 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Alayna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #201 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #12158 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #332 for girls, with 927 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,563 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Alayna FAQ

What does the name Alayna mean?

A female given name from the Celtic languages. Rare variant of Alaina.

What is the origin of the name Alayna?

Alayna is listed as a name of Celtic origin.

How popular is the name Alayna?

Since 1880, 35,589 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Alayna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #201 in 2012. Its highest rank for boys was #12158 in 2015. In 2025 it ranked #332 for girls, with 927 babies given the name.

Is Alayna a boy or girl name?

Alayna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 35,589 girls and 5 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.