Alaina
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alaina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1989.
Over 6 babies have been named Alaina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alaina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,912 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,912
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Alaina is also used as a girl name, ranked #212.
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About the Name Alaina
Alaina is a boy name .
Is Alaina a boy or girl name? Alaina is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,912 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #212. Alaina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Alaina is currently ranked #21,912 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alaina include Ala, Alai, Alaiy, Alaiie, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alaina include Alain . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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