Lainey
la(i)-ney
US Popularity:407
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Bright, shining light
Derived from the French Elaine and the Greek Helen, the feminine name Lainey has the charming meaning of “bright” and “shining light.” Not only does your mouth smile when saying this name, but when hearing its meaning, it makes that smile stretch from ear to ear. Whatever dull and dark days lay ahead, your little Lainey will be a shining light to help guide you to the next bright patch.
Lainey Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Lainey is currently #640 on The Bump
Girl:Lainey is currently #270 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Lainey is currently #407 in U.S. births
Girl:Lainey is currently #130 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#407
in 2022
+ 141
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names By Bruce Lansky
Name Doctor, Lainey
Behind the Name, Lainey January 2019
Behind the Name, Elaine December 2022
Behind the Name, Helen9https://www.behindthename.com/name/helen) November 2020
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