GirlEnglish origin

Alana: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A fair and beautiful name with Celtic warmth.

Origin
English
Syllables
3
Current rank
#206
Peak
#143 in 2007

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1930: #255419301940: #435819401950: #62519501960: #94619601970: #65119701980: #36819801990: #36819902000: #25320002005: #17020052010: #16920102015: #20220152020: #2062020#1#4358

What Alana Means

Alana is a girl name of English origin. A fair and beautiful name with Celtic warmth.

How Popular Alana Is

Alana currently ranks #206 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #143 in 2007. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Alana

  • Alana peaked at #143 in the U.S. in 2007.
  • Alana is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.

Names Like Alana

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Sibling Names for Alana

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Questions About Alana

What does Alana mean?

Alana is a girl name of English origin. A fair and beautiful name with Celtic warmth.

How popular is Alana?

Alana currently ranks #206 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #143 in 2007. It has held steady.

Where does Alana come from?

Alana comes from English roots. Alana peaked at #143 in the U.S. in 2007.

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