Elaine

Pronunciation: [ ihl-AYN ]

Boy Name #20,338 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Elaine is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ihl-AYN.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #20,338
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ela Ely Elaie Elaiie

Also a Girl Name

Elaine is also used as a girl name, ranked #369.

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Elizabeth Ella Ellen Elsie Eliza Eleanor Elva Elnora

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elaine

Is Elaine a boy or girl name?

Elaine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #20338. As a girl name, it is ranked #369. Elaine is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Elaine?

Elaine is pronounced ihl-AYN.

How popular is the name Elaine?

Elaine is currently ranked #20338 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Elaine?

Common nicknames for Elaine include Ela, Ely, Elaie, and Elaiie.

Is Elaine a common or rare name?

Elaine is an uncommon name, ranked #20338 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Elaine

Elaine is a boy name .

Is Elaine a boy or girl name? Elaine is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #20,338 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #369. Elaine is more commonly used as a girl name.

Elaine is currently ranked #20,338 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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