Shining light or bright one
Elayna is a modern phonetic spelling of Elaine, which is the Old French form of Helen. It ultimately derives from the Greek word 'helene', referring to a torch or a ray of sun. The name carries a long-standing association with brightness and beauty across various European cultures.
Less common today
Elayna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,109 in 2012.
Australian YouTuber and world traveler
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
