| Meaning | light, torch |
| Origin | Finnish, Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Lai-na |
About Laina
Soft as a whisper yet strong as steel, this name embodies feminine grace with quiet determination. Its gentle sound belies an underlying resilience, making it perfect for parents who want their daughter to possess both tenderness and tenacity. The name flows like water, its syllables blending seamlessly to create a soothing auditory experience. It occupies that sweet spot between familiar and unique, recognizable enough to avoid constant corrections yet distinctive enough to feel special. The elegant simplicity allows the bearer to define the name rather than being defined by it, providing a blank canvas for personality to shine through. Its timeless quality means it won't feel dated in any decade.
Nicknames for Laina
| Lai |
| Nana |
| Lala |
| Laila |
| Lane |
Famous People Named Laina
| Laina Turner | American author of cozy mysteries and chick lit novels |
| Laina Morris | American singer-songwriter and member of the band "And One" |
| Laina Rauma | Canadian fashion designer and founder of Laina Rauma clothing |
| Laina Dawes | Canadian writer and journalist specializing in heavy metal music |
| Laina Larisse | Australian actress and singer |
| Laina Rose Thyfault | American actress and stuntwoman |
| Laina Ricketts | British professor of meteorology and oceanography |
| Laina Hadengue | French basketball player |
| Laina Walker | American animator and voice actress |
Characters Named Laina
| Laina Skywalker | A Jedi in the Star Wars Expanded Universe |
| Laina Beleren | A character in the Magic - The Gathering universe |
| Laina Miller | A detective in the mystery novel series by Lauren Carr |
| Laina Montgomery | A character in the novel "Whispers in the Dark" by Maya Banks |
| Laina Tavish | The protagonist of the romantic novel "Hidden Riches" by Nora Roberts |
| Laina Emerson | A character in the book "When Shadows Fall" by J.T. Ellison |
| Laina Kincaid | A character in the romance novel "Beneath the Texas Sky" by Jodi Thomas |
| Laina Michaels | A character in the science fiction novel "Influx" by Daniel Suarez |
| Laina Collins | A character in the historical romance novel "The Dark Days Club" by Alison Goodman |
| Laina Black | A character in the fantasy novel "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón |