Alayna
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alayna first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 5 babies have been named Alayna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alayna is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,793 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #43,793
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English via invention origin
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Old French and Old English origin
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Latin origin
"venomous snake"
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About the Name Alayna
Alayna is a boy name .
Is Alayna a boy or girl name? Alayna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #43,793 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #312. Alayna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alayna is currently ranked #43,793 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alayna include Ala, Alay, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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