Alana Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alana is especially popular in Hawaii, where it ranks among the top 80 names​

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A Deep Dive

Alana Overview

Meaning

Attractive, precious, handsome, peaceful

Gender

Girl

Origin

Irish

Etymology

Has Gaelic and Old German origins, derived from the Irish word “ailín,” meaning “little rock,” and the Germanic name “Adal,” meaning “noble.”

Pronunciation

/əˈlɑːnə/

Popularity

Alana is cherished in Ireland, Hawaii, and other English-speaking countries. In 2023, Alana ranked #204 for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Exotic, Popular, Cool

Associated Traits

Graceful, serene, gentle
A Deep Dive

Alana Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alaina, Elana, Alannah, Ilana, Alanis

Common Nicknames

Lani, Lana, Ally, Annie, Allie

Diminutives

Ana, Lala, Ala, Nani

Famous People

  • Alana Haim
    (American Musician)
  • Alana Stewart
    (American Actress)
  • Alana De La Garza
    (American Actress)
  • Alana Blanchard
    (American Surfer)
  • Alana Beard
    (American Basketball Player)
  • Alana Hamilton
    (British-American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alana Bloom
    ("Hannibal," TV Series)
  • "Alana: The First Adventure"
    (Novel)
  • Alana
    ("Saga," Comic Series)
  • Alana Rivera
    ("Switched at Birth," TV Series)
  • Alana Thompson
    ("Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," Reality TV Series)

Places

  • Alana Estate
    (Wellington, New Zealand)

What Is the Meaning of Alana?

Whispering of harmony and inner strength, the name Alana meaning “harmony” or “little rock” embodies those who possess a calm and supportive nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alana?

Alana has Gaelic and Old German origins, derived from the Irish word “ailín,” meaning “little rock,” and the Germanic name “Adal,” meaning “noble.” The name’s linguistic development reflects both Irish and German influences.

Alana Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alana in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2242021#2042022#1842023
Top 3 Rankings#1432007#1662008#1672006

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alana

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023184
(+20 from 2022)
1614
(+196 from 2022)
0.09227
2022204
(+20 from 2021)
1418
(+87 from 2021)
0.07908
2021224
(-18 from 2020)
1331
(-69 from 2020)
0.07429
2020206
(+26 from 2019)
1400
(+60 from 2019)
0.07920
2019232
(-32 from 2018)
1340
(-193 from 2018)
0.07303
2018200
(+13 from 2017)
1533
(+86 from 2017)
0.08243
2017213
(-6 from 2016)
1447
(-126 from 2016)
0.07659
2016207
(-5 from 2015)
1573
(-56 from 2015)
0.08126
2015202
(-5 from 2014)
1629
(-46 from 2014)
0.08350
2014197
(-16 from 2013)
1675
(-83 from 2013)
0.08562
2013181
(-5 from 2012)
1758
(-21 from 2012)
0.09120
2012176
(+9 from 2011)
1779
(+77 from 2011)
0.09173
2011185
(-16 from 2010)
1702
(-117 from 2010)
0.08784
2010169
(+3 from 2009)
1819
(-85 from 2009)
0.09277
2009172
(-6 from 2008)
1904
(-133 from 2008)
0.09402
2008166
(-23 from 2007)
2037
(-424 from 2007)
0.09780
2007143
(+24 from 2006)
2461
(+340 from 2006)
0.11628
2006167
(+3 from 2005)
2121
(+147 from 2005)
0.10146
2005170
(+8 from 2004)
1974
(+61 from 2004)
0.09726
2004178
(+25 from 2003)
1913
(+292 from 2003)
0.09481
2003203
(+22 from 2002)
1621
(+230 from 2002)
0.08079
2002225
(+32 from 2001)
1391
(+158 from 2001)
0.07043
2001257
(-4 from 2000)
1233
(-46 from 2000)
0.06224
2000253
(-1 from 1999)
1279
(+33 from 1999)
0.06409
1999252
(+2 from 1998)
1246
(+28 from 1998)
0.06400
1998254
(+27 from 1997)
1218
(+180 from 1997)
0.06283
1997281
(-36 from 1996)
1038
(-117 from 1996)
0.05437
1996245
(+63 from 1995)
1155
(+255 from 1995)
0.06024
1995308
(+28 from 1994)
900
(+102 from 1994)
0.04684
1994336
(+2 from 1993)
798
(+25 from 1993)
0.04094
1993338
(+48 from 1992)
773
(+103 from 1992)
0.03921
1992386
(-19 from 1991)
670
(-31 from 1991)
0.03342
1991367
(+2 from 1990)
701
(-19 from 1990)
0.03447
1990369
(+10 from 1989)
720
(+54 from 1989)
0.03505
1989379
(-9 from 1988)
666
(+14 from 1988)
0.03343
1988370
(+6 from 1987)
652
(+29 from 1987)
0.03390
1987376
(-43 from 1986)
623
(-105 from 1986)
0.03324
1986333
(-78 from 1985)
728
(-249 from 1985)
0.03945
1985255
(+97 from 1984)
977
(+322 from 1984)
0.05292
1984352
(+7 from 1983)
655
(+22 from 1983)
0.03632
1983359
(-19 from 1982)
633
(-74 from 1982)
0.03537
1982340
(+28 from 1981)
707
(+68 from 1981)
0.03897
1981368
No change from 1980
639
(+3 from 1980)
0.03573
1980368
(+5 from 1979)
636
(+30 from 1979)
0.03572
1979373
(+79 from 1978)
606
(+166 from 1978)
0.03517
1978452
(+55 from 1977)
440
(+75 from 1977)
0.02677
1977507
(-17 from 1976)
365
(-5 from 1976)
0.02219
1976490
(-44 from 1975)
370
(-72 from 1975)
0.02354
1975446
(+65 from 1974)
442
(+105 from 1974)
0.02832
1974511
(+65 from 1973)
337
(+59 from 1973)
0.02152
1973576
(+85 from 1972)
278
(+51 from 1972)
0.01789
1972661
(+77 from 1971)
227
(+24 from 1971)
0.01408
1971738
(-87 from 1970)
203
(-47 from 1970)
0.01158
1970651
(+34 from 1969)
250
(+39 from 1969)
0.01365
1969685
(-21 from 1968)
211
No change from 1968
0.01197
1968664
(-21 from 1967)
211
(-9 from 1967)
0.01234
1967643
(+48 from 1966)
220
(+20 from 1966)
0.01281
1966691
(+26 from 1965)
200
(+9 from 1965)
0.01139
1965717
(-10 from 1964)
191
(-24 from 1964)
0.01045
1964707
(+18 from 1963)
215
(+16 from 1963)
0.01098
1963725
(+117 from 1962)
199
(+43 from 1962)
0.01001
1962842
(-6 from 1961)
156
(-3 from 1961)
0.00770
1961836
(+110 from 1960)
159
(+32 from 1960)
0.00765
1960946
(+120 from 1959)
127
(+27 from 1959)
0.00611
19591066
(-37 from 1958)
100
(-3 from 1958)
0.00481
19581029
(-71 from 1957)
103
(-13 from 1957)
0.00499
1957958
(-89 from 1956)
116
(-16 from 1956)
0.00553
1956869
(+30 from 1955)
132
(+13 from 1955)
0.00641
1955899
(-103 from 1954)
119
(-20 from 1954)
0.00594
1954796
(-78 from 1953)
139
(-21 from 1953)
0.00698
1953718
(-40 from 1952)
160
(-12 from 1952)
0.00829
1952678
(-48 from 1951)
172
(-17 from 1951)
0.00904
1951630
(-5 from 1950)
189
(+6 from 1950)
0.01023
1950625
(-34 from 1949)
183
(-15 from 1949)
0.01041
1949591
(-34 from 1948)
198
(-23 from 1948)
0.01128
1948557
(+20 from 1947)
221
(+2 from 1947)
0.01268
1947577
(-4 from 1946)
219
(+25 from 1946)
0.01205
1946573
(+55 from 1945)
194
(+60 from 1945)
0.01203
1945628
(+119 from 1944)
134
(+30 from 1944)
0.00995
1944747
(+504 from 1943)
104
(+62 from 1943)
0.00761
19431251
(+866 from 1942)
42
(+25 from 1942)
0.00293
19422117
(+913 from 1941)
17
(+8 from 1941)
0.00122
19413030
(+1319 from 1940)
9
(+4 from 1940)
0.00072
19404349
(-99 from 1939)
5
No change from 1939
0.00042
19394250
(+5 from 1937)
5
No change from 1937
0.00044
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19374255
(+31 from 1934)
5
No change from 1934
0.00045
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19344286
(-880 from 1933)
5
(-2 from 1933)
0.00046
19333406
(+1005 from 1932)
7
(+2 from 1932)
0.00067
19324411
(-80 from 1931)
5
No change from 1931
0.00045
19314331
(-1779 from 1930)
5
(-7 from 1930)
0.00045
19302552
First SSA data recorded
12
First SSA data recorded
0.00103
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alana

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1852021#1752022#1242023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1832021#1582022#1512023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2572021#2402022#1592023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1022021#932022#672023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2772021#2302022#1592023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3912021#3042022#2572023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2272021#2652022#1582023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3502021#3662022#3472023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2182021#1932022#2182023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1342021#1202022#1162023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1982021#2342022#1992023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2232021#1942022#1972023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2022021#1452022#2352023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2342021#1852022#1742023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1892021#3302022#2642023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2422021#3852022#2442023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3092021#3372022#2922023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4082021#2872022#3402023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2852021#1952022#1662023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3362021#4082022#3022023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3142021#2732022#2472023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2542021#3472022#2442023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2782021#4352022#2722023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1452021#1652022#1992023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1952021#2082022#2512023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3532021#6102022#5482023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1342021#302022#772023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1942021#2002022#2142023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5032021#4232022#4752023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3272021#3252022#2692023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3522021#2472022#1892023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3832021#2672022#2432023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5142021#1902022#1402023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3492020#3752022#2982023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3872021#4422022#4332023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2632020#2312021#3182022

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3752021#2522022#2892023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1112018#2202019#2122020

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1362018#1532019#1292022

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3162018#1552020#3222021

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1862015#1372019#1792023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3732017#3182021#4102022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1472014#1112018#1732020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1852018#1732019#772020

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1942014#862015#512017

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3222016#3772017#2542018

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1832007#1202008#2212015

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1922006#1972007#1912019

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1651980#612004#812005

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#852005#1022013#932014

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2162016

Popularity Rankings for Alana in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#162010#232014#232017

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#252021#322022#332023

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#1152018#562020

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#972009#982010#912011

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#1002022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1802020#1532021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1852019#2252020#2092021

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1871998

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#3332020#3702021#2122022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2482021#2222022#3272023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2982021#2662022#2372023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2842021#2542022#2962023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4292020#2612021#3952023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#3862020#6002021#3522022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5072019#3972021#4582023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4082008#4812014#4842018

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#6352020#4772021#4892022

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#7422022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alana a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alana is usually a girl’s name, chosen for its association with grace and strength.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alana

Alana in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alana Haim (Musician, born 1991): An American musician and member of the pop rock band Haim, who has gained critical acclaim for their albums.
  • Alana Stewart (Actress, born 1945): An American actress and former model, who has appeared in various films and television shows.
  • Alana De La Garza (Actress, born 1976): An American actress recognized for her roles in "Law & Order" and "FBI."
  • Alana Blanchard (Surfer, born 1990): An American professional surfer and model, known for her achievements in surfing competitions worldwide.
  • Alana Beard (Basketball Player, born 1982): An American retired professional basketball player who played in the WNBA and won multiple defensive awards.
  • Alana Hamilton (Actress, born 1945): A British-American actress and former wife of George Hamilton and Rod Stewart.
  • Alana Davis (Singer, born 1974): An American singer-songwriter who has released several albums and gained a dedicated following.
  • Alana Nichols (Paralympian, born 1983): An American Paralympian who has competed in both the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, winning multiple medals.
  • Alana Bloom ("Hannibal," 2013 TV Series): A forensic psychiatrist and FBI consultant who becomes entangled in the complex relationship between Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter.
  • "Alana: The First Adventure" (1986 Novel): Chronicles the journey of a young heroine as she navigates the challenges of knighthood in a fantasy realm.
  • Alana ("Saga," 2012 Comic Series): A soldier from the planet Landfall who falls in love with an enemy and fights to protect her family in an intergalactic war.
  • Alana Rivera ("Switched at Birth," 2011 TV Series): A minor character who adds to the family dynamics and drama of the switched-at-birth storyline.
  • Alana Thompson ("Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," 2012 Reality TV Series): Follows the life of a young pageant contestant and her quirky family in rural Georgia.
  • Alana ("White Lines," 2020 TV Series): A DJ in the 1990s Ibiza music scene who becomes involved in the mystery surrounding her brother's death.
  • Alana Fitzgerald ("Fifty Shades of Grey," 2015 Film): A minor character in the film adaptation of the popular novel series.
  • Alana ("High School Musical: The Musical: The Series," 2019 TV Series): A supportive and talented student at East High School involved in various musical productions.
  • Alana Estate (Wellington, New Zealand): A vineyard and winery located in the Martinborough region, famous for its Pinot Noir.
  • Alana's Place (Lagos, Nigeria): A boutique hotel situated in the heart of Victoria Island, offering luxury accommodations.
  • Alana Beach (Bali, Indonesia): A serene beach in Bali, popular among tourists for its white sands and clear waters.
  • Alana Park (Queensland, Australia): A recreational park in Brisbane featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, and walking trails.
  • Alana Bay (British Columbia, Canada): A picturesque bay located on the coast of Vancouver Island, ideal for boating and fishing.
  • Alana Marina (Florida, USA): A marina located in Fort Lauderdale, providing docking facilities and services for boats.
  • Alana Springs (Texas, USA): A natural spring in the Texas Hill Country, offering opportunities for swimming and picnicking.

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