Shining light or bright one
Ellayna is a modern phonetic variant of Elena or Alaina. It likely derives from the Greek name Helene, meaning torch or light, or the Germanic Alaina, meaning precious. This specific spelling emphasizes a contemporary, Americanized aesthetic.
Less common today
Ellayna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,490 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
