Everly vs Lainey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lainey

Girl #38 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: English diminutive of Elaine from Greek Helene

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38
Total SSA Count
5,147
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lane

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Everly Rank #81
Lainey Rank #38

Lainey is more popular, ranked #38 vs #81 for Everly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Everly ___

  • Everly Rose
  • Everly Grace
  • Everly James
  • Everly Kate
  • Everly June
  • Everly Skye

Lainey ___

  • Lainey Grace
  • Lainey Rose
  • Lainey Mae
  • Lainey Jo
  • Lainey Kate
  • Lainey Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Everly

Harper Presley Emerson Beckett Hadley

If you choose Lainey

Hallie Waverly Beau Gracie Brantley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Everly or Lainey more popular?

Lainey is more popular, ranked #38 compared to Everly at #81 in the United States.

What do Everly and Lainey mean?

Everly means "from the boar meadow" (Old English (eofor + leah) origin). Lainey means "bright, shining light" (English diminutive of Elaine from Greek Helene origin).

Are Everly and Lainey boy or girl names?

Everly is primarily a girl name. Lainey is primarily a girl name.

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