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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Wave (Finnish) or a variant of Lane, a path
- Origin
- Finnish / English (dual origin)
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- LAYN
Laine has two possible roots: in Finnish it's connected to the word for wave, while in English it functions as a variant of Lane, meaning a path. That gives it a dual origin — Finnish and English — so parents can lean toward whichever story fits. It's a short, one-syllable name either way.
Meaning & Origin of Laine
Meaning: Wave (Finnish) or a variant of Lane, a path.
Origin: Finnish / English (dual origin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Laine
LAYNIPA /leɪn/
Popularity of Laine
SSA records for Laine stretch from 1934 to 2024. The name peaked in 2019 at #1273 with 147 babies given the name, and by 2024 it had slipped to #1647 with 125.
Names Like Laine
These names have followed a similar path to Laine in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Laine mean?
Wave (Finnish) or a variant of Lane, a path. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Laine?
Laine is pronounced LAYN (IPA: /leɪn/).
Is Laine a popular name right now?
Laine peaked at #1273 in 2019 and is ranked #1647 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1934–2024.)
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