Feminine dossier · first seen 1941
Elaina
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
2024
Peak births
1,256
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1941Peak 20242025
Quick answers about Elaina
How many people are named Elaina?
An estimated 31,563 living Americans are named Elaina.
How rare is Elaina?
Elaina is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 1,176 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 6.4% from its 2024 peak.
How old is the typical Elaina?
The median age of a living American named Elaina is approximately 14 years, with most bearers falling between 7 and 26 years old.
Is Elaina still popular?
Yes. Elaina is holding steady, with 1,176 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Elaina most common?
Elaina has its strongest geographic signal in West Virginia, where it appeared 3.1× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.
Peak year
2024
Decline from peak
6.4%
2025
1,176
All-time
32,220
Diaspora map
Elaina broke out in Michigan and Pennsylvania (1994) and became over-represented in 24 states over 27 years.
Broke out: Michigan and Pennsylvania, 1994 · over-represented in 24 states over 27 years