Alaine
About Alaine
Alaine is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It has French origins as a feminine variation of Alain, ultimately derived from the Breton name Alan, meaning 'handsome' or 'cheerful.' In some contexts, it may also be considered a combination of the popular names Al and Elaine. Alaine has maintained a consistent but understated presence in naming patterns across Western countries, never becoming extremely common but appreciated for its melodic quality and subtle elegance. The name carries a gentle sophistication with its flowing syllables. Parents might choose Alaine for its refined sound and positive connotations of beauty and joy, while still providing a somewhat unique identity compared to more prevalent names like Elaine or Alana.
Pronounced ah-LANE.
As of October 2026, Alaine ranked #8883 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2039 in 1967.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Alaine on lists
Famous Alaines
- Alaine Laughton
Jamaican,American reggae singer