Alana - Girl Names - Mama Natural

• Alana Name Origin: English
• Pronunciation: ah-lah-nah, ah-lay-nah
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Alana Name Meaning

The name is derived from the Old Irish name Ailin, which means “bright and fair.” In Scotland, the name Alana is a variation of the name Alannah, which means “dear child.”

Origins of the Name Alana

The name Alana first came into use in the 18th century in Ireland and Scotland, and quickly gained popularity among parents in both countries. However, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the name truly took off in popularity.

In the United States, the name Alana first entered the top 1,000 baby names in the 1940s and reached its peak of popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, the name is still a popular choice for parents in the United States, but has fallen out of the top 100 names.

Popularity of the Name Alana

Despite its decline in popularity in recent years, the name Alana remains a popular choice for parents. In fact, it’s still a top 100 name in many countries, including Ireland and Scotland.

One reason for the name’s continued popularity is its versatility. Alana is a strong and independent name that is suitable for both girls and women, making it a great choice for parents who want a name that will grow with their child.

Other reason for its popularity is its simplicity and easy pronunciation, which makes it easy for people to remember and pronounce, regardless of their native language.

Famous Alanas

There are several notable women with the name Alana, including actress Alana de la Garza, who is best known for her roles on “Law & Order” and “Forever,” and Alana Stewart, the former wife of actor George Hamilton and close friend of Farrah Fawcett.

In addition, Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson, the child beauty pageant contestant from the reality TV show “Toddlers & Tiaras” and her own spin-off “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” .

The name Alana has also been used in literature and pop culture, such as the character Alana from the popular comic series “Saga” and the song “Alana” by the band Portugal. The Man.

Final Thoughts on the Name Alana

All in all, the name Alana is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. With its strong Irish and Scottish roots, bright and fair meaning, and continued popularity, it’s no wonder that so many parents continue to choose this name for their daughters. Whether you’re a fan of classic literature, pop culture, or just appreciate a good, strong name, Alana is definitely worth considering.

Infographic of Alana name meaning, which is A female variant of Alan, Alana is an English name meaning little rock.

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Alana Name Popularity

How popular is the name Alana? Here’s everything we know.

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Year	Rank	# Births	% Births
1910	—	0	0%
1911	—	0	0%
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1914	—	0	0%
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1918	—	0	0%
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1930	—	0	0%
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1932	—	0	0%
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1936	—	0	0%
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1942	—	0	0%
1943	1,149	18	0.0014%
1944	738	62	0.005%
1945	638	89	0.0073%
1946	564	152	0.0103%
1947	584	164	0.0098%
1948	577	162	0.0101%
1949	624	126	0.0078%
1950	659	118	0.0073%
1951	628	143	0.0084%
1952	685	121	0.0069%
1953	745	102	0.0058%
1954	834	80	0.0044%
1955	915	69	0.0038%
1956	1,018	58	0.0031%
1957	1,059	51	0.0027%
1958	1,098	48	0.0025%
1959	1,200	37	0.0019%
1960	970	74	0.0039%
1961	911	90	0.0048%
1962	886	92	0.005%
1963	717	155	0.0086%
1964	733	152	0.0086%
1965	757	127	0.0078%
1966	726	134	0.0086%
1967	670	162	0.0107%
1968	714	138	0.0092%
1969	709	150	0.0097%
1970	684	178	0.0112%
1971	777	137	0.0091%
1972	689	161	0.0118%
1973	593	216	0.0167%
1974	526	276	0.0212%
1975	452	385	0.03%
1976	493	323	0.0251%
1977	505	326	0.0242%
1978	461	385	0.0286%
1979	371	576	0.0409%
1980	372	585	0.04%
1981	363	607	0.0413%
1982	336	675	0.0452%
1983	354	604	0.0409%
1984	351	621	0.0417%
1985	256	954	0.0629%
1986	326	704	0.0466%
1987	377	581	0.0381%
1988	376	596	0.0382%
1989	384	625	0.0387%
1990	366	690	0.0416%
1991	363	672	0.0412%
1992	390	624	0.0391%
1993	335	750	0.0481%
1994	336	760	0.0495%
1995	305	877	0.0582%
1996	243	1,128	0.0753%
1997	281	1,003	0.0678%
1998	253	1,198	0.08%
1999	254	1,214	0.0811%
2000	256	1,247	0.0816%
2001	257	1,216	0.0807%
2002	227	1,370	0.0914%
2003	204	1,602	0.1053%
2004	179	1,897	0.1245%
2005	169	1,965	0.1285%
2006	167	2,109	0.1347%
2007	143	2,448	0.1552%
2008	166	2,023	0.1309%
2009	174	1,884	0.1261%
2010	170	1,800	0.1249%
2011	185	1,686	0.1183%
2012	177	1,754	0.1231%
2013	179	1,748	0.1228%
2014	192	1,662	0.1141%
2015	197	1,606	0.1104%
2016	202	1,548	0.1074%
2017	208	1,414	0.1013%
2018	193	1,511	0.11%
2019	225	1,313	0.097%
2020	205	1,354	0.1064%
2021	226	1,200	0.0982%
2022	205	1,386	0.1051%
2023	187	1,587	0.1226%

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Names Like Alana

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What names are variants of Alana?

Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Alana.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Alaina	Little rock	French
Alaine	Precious	German
Alanah	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alane	Precious; precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alani	Ripe	Polynesian
Alanis	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alanna	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alannah	Precious	German
Alawna	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alayne	Precious; precious; awakening; sun ray, shining light	Polynesian
Alene	Precious; awakening; light; sun ray, shining light	Polynesian
Aleyna	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Aleynah	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Aleyne	Precious; precious; awakening	Polynesian

Alie	Precious; awakening; noble, bright, famous; man's defender; noble, exalted	Polynesian
Allana	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alleen	Precious; precious; awakening; light	Polynesian
Allena	Precious	German
Allene	Precious; precious; awakening; light	Polynesian
Alleynah	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Alleyne	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Allina	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Allinah	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Allyn	Precious; precious; awakening	Polynesian
Allyna	Precious; awakening; light	Polynesian
Alona	Oak tree	Hebrew
Alonna	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Lana	Little rock	English
Lanah	Precious; awakening	Polynesian

Lanna	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Lannah	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Lannie	Precious; awakening	Polynesian
Lanny	Precious; awakening	Polynesian

What names sound like Alana?

If you like how Alana sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Alana.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Alayna	Little rock	English
Aleana	Rising, ascending	Hebrew
Alena	Tower	Russian
Alina	Noble one	German
Alyna	Light	Greek
Elana	Tree	Hebrew
Ilana	Tree	Hebrew

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Siblings of Alana

Mamas with kids named Alana also have kids with these names.

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Walden	Wooded valley	English
Jaxon	Son of Jack	English
Landon	Long hill	English
Serenity	Calmness	English

Lilly	Lily flower	English

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14 Comments

1. Alana Dec 26 at 8:12 pm

   My name is alana i think it is a strong name for women and girls

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2. Jariana May 28 at 11:37 am

   I love the name. I felt that was her name. It was like she decided her name

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3. Kesha Nov 2 at 2:57 pm

   1. Personal Decision between God and I. My husband chose the name and I absolutely loved it. 2. Name is beautiful and unique to us. There are no dislikes to our baby’s name. 3. Nothing else to share.

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4. Melissa May 13 at 12:58 pm

   We just like it’s German meaning

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5. Savanna Baker Jun 29 at 11:19 am

   My fiance chose the name after hearing it on a television show.

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6. Leeanna Oct 23 at 10:15 am

   I named Alana after my favorite uncle. His middle name was Alan. She doesn’t like that people pronounce it wrong.

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7. Janay Sep 14 at 1:17 pm

   Alana is a very beautiful name and I knew that my daughter would be beautiful. Alana was the first name on Mommy and Daddy’s list of girl names.

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8. Cindy Aug 16 at 11:12 am

   Alana just popped into my head one day and stuck

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9. Kayla Aug 2 at 1:39 pm

   It’s elegant for when she gets old. She can be an Allie till then. My hubby picked it. I wished we’d have spelled it differently however.

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10. Kayla Aug 2 at 1:32 pm

    It’s elegant for when she gets old. She can be an Allie till then. My hubby picked it.

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11. Rebecca Jun 13 at 4:34 pm

    The name Alana means blessing so the name Alana Grace was perfect for our little miracle rainbow baby!

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    • Alana Nemire Mar 30 at 7:07 am

      my name is Alana

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    • Alana Sep 15 at 7:37 pm

      Omg. My name is also Alana Grace and I’m a rainbow baby too! Small world!

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12. jessica Apr 13 at 3:41 pm

    I really enjoy the show Broad City and the character Ilana is a firecracker! I like that spirit and liked the name. I liked how the name looked with an “A” though . We do get people pronouncing it a-LANE-a though.

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