Alana Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alana is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alana?
Alana is spelled A-L-A-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Alana at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Alana is commonly understood to mean “harmony” or “peaceful” in some origins, though exact meaning varies by source.
- Origin
- Alana may derive from the Old High German name Adal and the Irish name Ailín, among other possible roots.
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAH-nuh · 3 syllables
Alana Popularity in 2025
Rank#140
Recorded Births2,085
- Girls usage rose 3 places to #140 and recorded 25 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alana Mean?
Alana is commonly understood to mean “harmony” or “peaceful” in some origins, though exact meaning varies by source.
Origin: Alana may derive from the Old High German name Adal and the Irish name Ailín, among other possible roots.
How Do You Pronounce Alana?
Pronunciationuh-LAH-nuh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alana?
- History
- Alana has been used in various cultures and has gained popularity in English-speaking countries in recent decades.
Alana Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,085 | #140 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,060 | #143 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,618 | #185 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,422 | #204 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,334 | #224 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,403 | #206 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,341 | #232 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,533 | #200 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,449 | #212 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,576 | #207 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,629 | #202 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,675 | #197 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,759 | #181 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,780 | #176 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,702 | #185 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,819 | #170 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,905 | #172 |
| 2008 | Girls | 2,037 | #166 |
| 2007 | Girls | 2,461 | #143 |
| 2006 | Girls | 2,121 | #167 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,974 | #170 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,913 | #178 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Girls | 1,621 | #203 |
When Was Alana Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
2,461 recorded births
National rank #143
2006 · Girls
2,121 recorded births
National rank #167
2025 · Girls
2,085 recorded births
National rank #140
2024 · Girls
2,060 recorded births
National rank #143
Where Alana Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #43 | 299 |
| HI | #69 | 10 |
| TX | #82 | 311 |
| CA | #99 | 294 |
| IL | #104 | 85 |
| NV | #108 | 20 |
| NJ | #114 | 65 |
| OK | #121 | 29 |