Elayna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elayna is of Greek origin, derived from Helena, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. The name has evolved through various forms, including Helena and Elena, reflecting its historical linguistic journey. It is associated with traits of creativity and individuality, but it does not have biblical relevance.
The name Elayna is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Elayna has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elayna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7638th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6670th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3601st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1532nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1244th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elayna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elayna"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈleɪ.nə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Elayna is derived from the Greek name Helena, which means 'light' or 'torch'.
Meaning
light, torch
Language Evolution
Helena, Elena, Elayna
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century as variations of Helen and Elena became more common.
Variants & Derivatives
Elena, Helena, Elaine
Modern Popularity & Image
Elayna is perceived as a modern and vibrant name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Elayna Carausu, a popular YouTube personality known for her sailing videos., Elayna M. Regan, an author and poet.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elayna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Elayna"
"Elayna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7638th of 12526 | 39 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6670th of 19264 | 107 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3601st of 27321 | 437 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1532nd of 35406 | 2,176 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1244th of 30306 | 2,321 |
Regional Popularity of "Elayna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Elayna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
94.83% 3303rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
71.40% 2631st/3685 |
- |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
80.86% 5108th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
21.26% 974th/4582 |
35.26% 1821st/5164 |
26.12% 1910th/7313 |
25.28% 1887th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
25.13% 1001st/3984 |
34.70% 1557th/4487 |
19.03% 1298th/6822 |
22.63% 1420th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elayna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elayna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.