Alaina

Meaning of Alaina

Alaina is often considered a variation of the Irish name Alana. It generally means 'handsome' or 'beautiful'.

Alaina has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alaina

Alaina has cooled off, slipping to #224 in 2025, down from a peak of #156 in 2011.

Notable people named Alaina

• Alaina Huffman
  Actress, known for 'Stargate Universe'
• Alaina Reed Hall
  Actress, voice actress, singer
• Alaina Castaneda
  Actress, known for 'The Walking Dead'
• Alaina Bergsma
  Model, Miss Oregon USA
• Alaina Shearer
  Professional golfer

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Questions about the name Alaina

What does the name Alaina mean?

Alaina means alaina is often considered a variation of the irish name alana. it generally means 'handsome' or 'beautiful', and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Alaina a boy's or a girl's name?

Alaina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alaina?

In 2025, Alaina ranked #224 for girls, down from #212 the year before.

When was Alaina most popular?

Alaina peaked at #156 in 2011.