Honestly, I think this is one of the prettiest names in the world. I also think a lot more people should know about this name. I think many, including myself, would prefere this spelling over Elena, Elayna, or Alaina.
-- Anonymous User 6/8/2006
Alayna is a beautiful, elegant name. I really like this spelling the best.
-- Anonymous User 9/6/2006
My sister's name is Alayna and she seems to like her name a lot. I happen to think it is a beautiful name myself.
My parents heard the name in the mid 1960's - a radio dj in New York City was talking about a girl who wrote a letter to the Beatle's asking them to write a song for her. The song, originally called A Letter From Alayna, is now known as And I Love Her.
The origin of the name is originally Irish and has many meanings: "beautiful, fair, peaceful, offering, and precious". Other variations of the name are: Alaynah, Alleynah, and Alleyna. This is by far my most favorite female name.
I like the name ALAINA, but it spelled like this isn't like necessary. I think it is a stupid that people like this spelling over ALAINA. Just my opinion.
It is also a related form of the name "Hannah" Hebrew: means "God has been gracious: or God has shown favor". My daughter's name is Alayna, and it suits her beautifully. She is the only Alayna I know, and, yes she is definitely one of a kind!