Elaine - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Elaine \e-lai-ne\ is pronounced ee-LAYNE. It is of French origin, and its meaning is "shining light". Variant of Helen. Comedienne Elayne Boosler.

Elaine has 4 variant forms: Elaina, Elayna, Ellaine and Ellayne.

For more information, see also related names Alana and Lainey.

Baby names that sound like Elaine are Eline and Alaine.

Elaine is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Elaine. Click here to compare Elaine with related baby names.