Alainah
Every Alainah since 1991 — 524 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alainah
Alainah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,963 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1991, 524 American babies have been named Alainah. Its peak came in 2011, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alainah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alainah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #10,963 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,607 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,505 |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,643 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,490 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,858 |
| 2019 | 20 | #5,993 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,175 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,543 |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,291 |
| 2015 | 38 | #3,917 |
| 2014 | 37 | #4,005 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,757 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,298 |
| 2011 | 39 | #3,844 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,497 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,807 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,546 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,150 |
| 2006 | 22 | #5,915 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,273 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,663 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,458 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,506 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,564 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,103 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,446 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alainah in 2025?
Alainah ranked #10,963 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alainah?
524 babies have been named Alainah in the United States since 1991, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alainah most popular?
Alainah peaked in 2011, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Alainah a boy or girl name?
Alainah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alainah rising or falling?
Alainah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.