How Many People Are Named Elayna?

Complete statistics for the name Elayna in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Elayna
Very Rare
5,080
Estimated People
1 in 64,961
1 in X Americans
2014
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5,080 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 17

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 27
Arizona 95
California 370
Colorado 30
Florida 177
Georgia 65
Iowa 12
Idaho 5
Illinois 119
Indiana 176
Kansas 21
Kentucky 46
Louisiana 5
Massachusetts 34
Michigan 197
Minnesota 84
Missouri 150
North Carolina 97
Nebraska 15
New Jersey 5
Nevada 5
New York 142
Ohio 255
Oklahoma 36
Oregon 23
Pennsylvania 149
Tennessee 66
Texas 414
Utah 10
Virginia 59
Washington 38
Wisconsin 79
West Virginia 13
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Elayna

How Many People Have the Name Elayna in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,080 people in the United States currently share the name Elayna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 64,961 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Elayna a Common or Rare Name?

Elayna is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Elayna Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Elayna are covered in full on the Elayna name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Elayna Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Elayna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Elayna is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Elayna Most Popular?

The name Elayna reached peak popularity in 2014, with 228 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Elayna Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Elayna across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elayna?

Approximately 5,080 people in the United States share the name Elayna, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Elayna a rare name?

Elayna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 64,961 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elayna mean?

The meaning and origin of Elayna is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Elayna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elayna are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Elayna most popular?

The name Elayna reached its peak in 2014, with 228 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People5,080
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 64,961
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2014
Male %0%
Female %100%

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