Alaina: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Origin
Celtic languages (modern variant)
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
uh-LAY-nah

Alaina is a Celtic languages (modern variant) girl's name.

Meaning & Origin of Alaina

Origin: Celtic languages (modern variant).

A common claim: Alaina is widely said to mean 'little rock' (via Alan). Actually: Alan's own etymology is disputed among scholars, so 'little rock' is a popular gloss rather than a settled fact.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Alaina

uh-LAY-nahIPA /əˈleɪnə/

Popularity of Alaina

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