Precious, awakening, or rock
Alayne is a variant of Elaine or Alana. It likely derives from the Old French 'Helaine' (Greek for 'torch' or 'light') or the Celtic 'Alana' (meaning 'precious' or 'rock'). It gained modern visibility through its use in fantasy literature.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Alayne in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The alias used by Sansa Stark while in the Vale · A Song of Ice and Fire
American actress and mother of Amy Adams
