Bright, shining light
Elaynah is a modern phonetic spelling of Elena, which is the Spanish and Italian form of Helen. It ultimately derives from the Greek word 'helene', referring to a torch or a ray of sun. This specific spelling is rare and emphasizes a contemporary American approach to traditional names.
Less common today
Elaynah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,991 in 2013.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
