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The baby name Ilaine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈleɪn/ (ih-LAYN); sometimes /aɪˈleɪn/ (eye-LAYN).

Ilaine is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /ɪˈleɪn/ (ih-LAYN); sometimes /aɪˈleɪn/ (eye-LAYN)

What is the meaning of the name Ilaine ?

The baby name Ilaine is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ɪˈleɪn/ (ih-LAYN); sometimes /aɪˈleɪn/ (eye-LAYN).

Ilaine is French in Origin.

Ilaine is a modern respelling of Elaine, the Old French form of the Greek name Helene. Its core meaning is “torch,” “sun ray,” or “shining light,” reflecting the ancient association of Helene with brightness. Pronounced ih-LAYN, Ilaine preserves the elegant cadence of Elaine while giving it a distinctive contemporary look.

While Elaine flourished in medieval romance - most notably as Elaine of Astolat in Arthurian legend - the Ilaine spelling surfaces in 20th-century records, especially in English and Portuguese-speaking communities (including Brazil), alongside creative variants. Closely related forms include Elaine, Elaina, Elayne, Alaine, Alayne, Helaine, and Ilayne; broader cognates from Helen are Helena, Elena, and Eleni. Nicknames Laine, Lainey, and Lainie are common. With its literary lineage and luminous meaning, Ilaine bridges classic heritage and modern style.

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Ilaine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
BR Girls 0 #873 69 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619

Ilaine is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

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MY

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Ilaine is predominantly a girl's name.
Ilaine is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ɪˈleɪn/ (ih-LAYN); sometimes /aɪˈleɪn/ (eye-LAYN).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Elaine, Elayne, Ilayne, Elain, Elene and Ilene.
Ilaine is a name of French origin, traditionally used in France. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within France and its diaspora communities.