Alayna is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #316 in 2023 with 982 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2013 with 1,562 births ranking #207. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 176.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,632 girls born was named Alayna. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Alayna is a modern spelling variant of Alaina. It sits within the Alan family of names, so its broader meaning follows that family rather than coming from a separate root of its own.
This kind of respelling became more common as parents looked for familiar sounds with a slightly fresher look. As with Alaina, the deeper history leads back to Alan, whose earliest etymology is not fully settled.