Alayne is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Scottish surname which means "strife". It is often used as a female name but can also be used for males. The name gained some popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but has since become quite rare. There are no widely recognized variations or diminutives of Alayne, though some people may use Aly or Aylayne as alternatives. It is important to note that there are no notable historical figures with this name.
The name Alayne experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1930s to the mid-1960s, with peak years being 1936 (23 births), 1964 (29 births), and 1965 (41 births). However, since then, its usage has steadily declined, with only a handful of occurrences each year from the late 1980s onwards.