Dear child, serene, or oak tree
Alaynah is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Alaina or Alana. Its roots are multifaceted, potentially deriving from the Gaelic word for 'child' or 'serene,' or the Germanic word for 'precious.' It is also frequently associated with the masculine Alan, meaning 'oak tree' or 'handsome.'
About 21 girls were named Alaynah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
