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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Alaiyna — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Alaiyah|Alaiza
CelticGirl→ Stable

Alaiyna

uh-LAY-nuh · 3 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15271 in 2023

Peak: #7638 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #15271 in 2023

Peak: #7638 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #15271 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
70
Higher than 70% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Alaiyna scores well on practical feasibility but there are tradeoffs — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
85

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
CelticGirl3-syllableScottish GaelicModern SpellingRising TrendContemporaryLyricalSoft Sound
Character
creative spiritgraceful strengthindependent heartartistic soulnatural leader
STRONG
High confidence

Alaiyna is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Alaiyna at a Glance
Meaning:Modern variation of Alaina/Alana, derived from Gaelic elements meaning 'fair' and 'bright', with contemporary spelling.
Language root:Scottish Gaelic · Old Irish
Peak rank:#7638 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
AlianaElainaAlanaAlaynaLaina
Similar Style
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Works well with
IslaMaeveFionaRowan◈Declan◈Kieran◈LiamElowen
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Alaiyna · Overview
Summary

Alaiyna is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Alaiyna scores 70/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Modern character
Alaiyna carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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