Lainey

Meaning of Lainey

Lainey is often considered a short form of Elaine or Helen, meaning "bright, shining light."

Lainey has English, French roots — browse every English, French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Lainey

Lainey is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #30 in 2025 from #926 in 2003.

Notable people named Lainey

• Lainey Wilson
  American country music singer
• Lainey Molnar
  Hungarian illustrator and author
• Lainey Lui
  Canadian television personality, writer
• Lainey Morse
  Creator of Goat Yoga
• Lainey Silver
  American romance novelist

Questions about the name Lainey

What does the name Lainey mean?

Lainey means lainey is often considered a short form of elaine or helen, meaning "bright, shining light.", and it comes from English, French origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Lainey?

In 2025, Lainey ranked #30 for girls, up from #38 the year before.

When was Lainey most popular?

Lainey peaked at #30 in 2025.