How Many People Are Named Elaina?
Complete statistics for the name Elaina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elaina is a variant of Elena or Helen, rooted in Greek and meaning 'bright, shining light.' About 30,460 people named Elaina are living in the US today, making it genuinely rare at just 1 in 10,834 Americans. What's striking is how young this name skews, it's still climbing in popularity and hit its all-time peak as recently as 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 6 is traditionally associated with nurturing, responsibility, and a deep sense of care for others. People connected to the number 6 are often seen as loving, harmonious, and naturally drawn to supporting the people around them.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 31,035 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elaina Through the Generations
Elaina is a name very much on the rise. With 31,035 all-time US births and an estimated 30,460 still living, almost everyone ever given this name is alive right now, which tells you this is not a name with deep historical roots. It's new, and it's growing fast. The average age of just 20 confirms that story, and 24,216 of those bearers, a full 78%, are under 30. Only 1,117 are over 60, a tiny sliver. The peak year being 2024 is remarkable because it means the name hasn't even hit its ceiling yet. Parents are choosing it more than ever right now. The 30-to-60 age group holds 5,702 people, a modest middle generation that shows Elaina was relatively uncommon before the 2000s. This is a name that belongs almost entirely to younger generations, and its trajectory is still pointing upward.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elaina's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Elaina
How Many People Have the Name Elaina?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 30,460 people in the United States currently share the name Elaina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elaina a Common or Rare Name?
Elaina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elaina Mean?
Elaina means "bright, shining light" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elaina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elaina Most Popular?
The name Elaina reached peak popularity in 2024, with 1,252 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elaina?
Approximately 30,460 people named Elaina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31,035. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,834 Americans.
Is Elaina a rare name?
Elaina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,834 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elaina mean?
Elaina means "bright, shining light" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Elaina more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elaina are male and 100% are female.
When was Elaina most popular?
Elaina peaked in 2024 with 1,252 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.