Dear child; bright, shining one; or rock
Alaine is a feminine name with multiple potential etymological paths. It is often considered a French feminine form of Alain (Alan), meaning 'little rock' or 'handsome'. Alternatively, it can be a variant of Elaine, which stems from the Greek Helene, meaning 'bright' or 'shining light'.
Less common today
Alaine isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,137 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Canadian figure skater and national champion
Hungarian psychologist and writer
