Feminine dossier · first seen 1946
Alaina
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2011
Peak births
1,999
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Z
1946Peak 20112025
Quick answers about Alaina
How many people are named Alaina?
An estimated 49,898 living Americans are named Alaina.
How rare is Alaina?
Alaina is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,366 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 31.7% from its 2011 peak.
How old is the typical Alaina?
The median age of a living American named Alaina is approximately 16 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 26 years old.
Is Alaina still popular?
Yes. Alaina is holding steady, with 1,366 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Alaina most common?
Alaina has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appeared 2.8× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2011
Decline from peak
31.7%
2025
1,366
All-time
50,578
Diaspora map
Alaina broke out in Maryland and Michigan (1980) and became over-represented in 23 states over 42 years.
Broke out: Maryland and Michigan, 1980 · over-represented in 23 states over 42 years