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Elain

Girl Name #70,347 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elain is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Elain often also consider Elizabeth, Ella, Ellen .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #70,347
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Elaina #254 Elaine #369 Elaia #2703

Nicknames

Ela Ely Elaie

Similar Names

Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elain

Is Elain a boy or girl name?

Elain is primarily used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Elain?

Elain is currently ranked #70347 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elain?

Common nicknames for Elain include Ela, Ely, and Elaie.

Is Elain a common or rare name?

Elain is an uncommon name, ranked #70347 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elain

Elain is a girl name .

Elain is currently ranked #70,347 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Elain include Ela, Ely, and Elaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Elain include Elaina, Elaine, Elaia . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.