Alayna Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Alayna means 'beautiful and serene'.
Meaning of the Name Alayna
Alayna is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful and serene'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'layn', which means 'soft' or 'gentle'. The name Alayna has a peaceful and graceful connotation, and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is also a name that has gained popularity in Western countries in recent years.
Popularity of the Name Alayna
The popularity for the name Alayna peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 1,562 births, which ranked number 440 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Alayna had the most female births in 2013 with 1,562, which ranked number 207 out of 19,268 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2015 with 5, which ranked number 12,081 out of 14,054 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alayna has declined sharply over the last ten years from 1,548 births to 1,156 births, a decline of -25.32%. Among females, Alayna has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,548 births to 1,156 births, a decline of -25.32%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alayna
- 20 Year Trend of Alayna: 48.40%
- 10 Year Trend of Alayna: -25.32%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alayna: -25.32%
Popularity of Alayna by State
Among females, Alayna was most popular in Southeastern states with 307 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 133 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alayna. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 434 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 445 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 110 | 313 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 293 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 182 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 72 | 258 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 392 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 195 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 46 | 218 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 138 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 224 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 218 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 375 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 328 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 402 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 211 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 190 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 300 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 240 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 276 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 200 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 340 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 199 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 209 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 403 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 54 | 202 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 233 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 357 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 51 | 214 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 257 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 202 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 133 | 257 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 313 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 242 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 383 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 328 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 120 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alayna
- Total Births of Alayna: 1123 (-2.88%)
- Female Births of Alayna: 1123 (-2.88%)
Given the downward trend of Alayna over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.88% decrease in total births, for a total of 1,123 births in 2024. For Females, births for Alayna have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,123 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.88%.