Alana Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LAN-ah / əˈlænə

Irish; Hebrew

Meaning

Irish: 'little rock'; Hebrew: 'oak tree'

Historical & Cultural Background

Alana is primarily recognized as a feminine name, with roots in both Irish and Hebrew cultures. In Irish, it is often associated with the word 'leanbh,' meaning 'child.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States. Its usage as a boy's name is less common but can be found in some contexts.

Trend Summary

Alana has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., primarily as a girl's name.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alannah
  • Elana

International Variants

  • Alana (Spanish)
  • Alannah (Irish)

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Fictional characters named Alana

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alana was first seen in the United States in 1980. Alana has ranked as high as #1136 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Alana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alana (2004)

StateBirthsShare
KY 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19805
19858
19896
20035
20047