Bright, shining light
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Elaine is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bright, shining light". Listed origin: French.
eh-LAYN
Catalog phonetic spelling
In 2024, Elaine ranked #369 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #519 |
| 2021 | #486 |
| 2022 | #464 |
| 2023 | #381 |
| 2024 | #369 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
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Elaine is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Bright, shining light". Listed origin: French.
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is eh-LAYN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
In 2024, Elaine ranked #369 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Ideas to try include Ellie, Lanie. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.
Try Elaine Rose, Elaine Grace, Elaine Marie, Elaine Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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