Allaina
Germanic/Gaelic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Allaina
The name 'Allaina' is a modern variant of 'Alaina' or 'Alana,' derived from the Old Germanic element *ala* meaning "precious" or "awakening," and is often interpreted as "little rock" or "harmony" from its Gaelic roots.
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Etymology
The name 'Allaina' is a modern variant of 'Alaina' or 'Alana,' derived from the Old Germanic element *ala* meaning "precious" or "awakening," and is often interpreted as "little rock" or "harmony" from its Gaelic roots. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States, with no strong religious or notable historical associations beyond its emergence as a creative spelling in the late 20th century.
Allaina currently ranks #15,056 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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