Alainah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alainah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1991.
Over 514 babies have been named Alainah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alainah is past its peak , currently ranked #8,442 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #8,442
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Alainah
Alainah is a girl name .
Alainah is currently ranked #8,442 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alainah include Ala, Alai, Alaiy, Alaiie, Nah, Nahy, Nahie, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alainah include Alaia, Alaina, Alaiya, Alaiyah, Alaiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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