Elayna
Every Elayna since 1958 — 5,251 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elayna
Elayna is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,301 in 2025 with 171 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 5,251 American babies have been named Elayna. Its peak came in 2014, when 228 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elayna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elayna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 171 | #1,301 |
| 2024 | 156 | #1,426 |
| 2023 | 148 | #1,476 |
| 2022 | 204 | #1,179 |
| 2021 | 201 | #1,198 |
| 2020 | 184 | #1,237 |
| 2019 | 192 | #1,221 |
| 2018 | 205 | #1,175 |
| 2017 | 186 | #1,268 |
| 2016 | 222 | #1,140 |
| 2015 | 202 | #1,225 |
| 2014 | 228 | #1,113 |
| 2013 | 193 | #1,238 |
| 2012 | 224 | #1,109 |
| 2011 | 197 | #1,217 |
| 2010 | 195 | #1,236 |
| 2009 | 146 | #1,548 |
| 2008 | 158 | #1,481 |
| 2007 | 158 | #1,476 |
| 2006 | 160 | #1,417 |
| 2005 | 143 | #1,473 |
| 2004 | 172 | #1,259 |
| 2003 | 119 | #1,619 |
| 2002 | 124 | #1,523 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1,799 |
| 2000 | 94 | #1,834 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,697 |
| 1990 | 32 | #3,381 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,138 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,797 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,536 |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,014 |
| 1960 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elayna in 2025?
Elayna ranked #1,301 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 171 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elayna?
5,251 babies have been named Elayna in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elayna most popular?
Elayna peaked in 2014, when 228 newborns received the name.
Is Elayna a boy or girl name?
Elayna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elayna rising or falling?
Elayna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.