Baby name
Elaina
/ɛˈleɪnə/
Meaning
“Bright, shining light, torch, or sunbeam”
Elaina means 'bright, shining light,' 'torch,' or 'sunbeam,' derived from the Greek word 'helios' for sun.
How it ages.
Elaina remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.
The cultural moment.
Use of Elaina is easing gradually in Scotland, but the name remains familiar and usable.