Allana Girl

Popularity: #898 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LAN-uh //əˈlænə//

Origin: Irish; Hebrew

Meaning: Irish: 'little rock'; Hebrew: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Allana is believed to have roots in the Gaelic name Alana, which itself derives from the Old Irish term "ailin," meaning "little rock" or "harmony." The transition from Old Irish to modern forms occurred over centuries, with the name evolving through various spellings and adaptations in different cultures. The name Alana was further influenced by the Latin name Alanus, which was associated with the Alans, a group of nomadic tribes in ancient Europe.

This Latin connection helped facilitate the name's entry into English, particularly during the medieval period when Latin was a dominant scholarly language in Europe. Historically, the name Alana and its variants have been used in various cultures, with notable figures bearing the name throughout the centuries.

In the 12th century, the name Alanus appeared in ecclesiastical texts, and it was also borne by several saints, which contributed to its spread across Europe. The name gained further prominence through literary works and translations, including the influence of the King James Bible in the early 17th century, which helped standardize many names and their spellings in English-speaking regions.

Culturally, the name Allana and its variants have been associated with qualities such as strength and beauty, resonating with themes of nature and harmony. The diminutive form "Ally" has also emerged, reflecting a common practice of creating affectionate or familiar versions of names.

Throughout history, names like Allana have maintained a presence in various cultural narratives, symbolizing resilience and connection to heritage.

Famous people named Allana

In this section, you will find notable people named Allana. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Allana who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Allana who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Allana Harkin is a writer and producer best known for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee, The Beaverton, and The Royal Canadian Air Farce.

Allana Blanchard is a professional surfer best known for her performances on the World Surf League tour and her social media presence.

Fictional characters named Allana

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Allana is a fictional character from the Star Wars Expanded Universe. She is the daughter of Han Solo and Leia Organa, playing a significant role in the legacy of the Solo family.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Allana, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Allana. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Allana was first seen in the United States in 1930.

Allana has ranked as high as #3661 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Allana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Allana is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Allana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Allana.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 50 50
2024 41 41
2023 57 57
2022 32 32
2021 37 37
2020 41 41
2019 41 41
2018 63 63
2017 65 65
2016 57 57
2015 56 56
2014 70 70
2013 74 74
2012 69 69
2011 91 91
2010 67 67
2009 73 73
2008 96 96
2007 95 95
2006 92 92
2005 80 80
2004 73 73
2003 81 81
2002 83 83
2001 86 86
2000 90 90
1999 92 92
1998 75 75
1997 73 73
1996 65 65
1995 50 50
1994 68 68
1993 35 35
1992 55 55
1991 49 49
1990 48 48
1989 27 27
1988 20 20
1987 31 31
1986 35 35
1985 50 50
1984 28 28
1983 17 17
1982 28 28
1981 22 22
1980 24 24
1979 23 23
1978 28 28
1977 22 22
1976 26 26
1975 18 18
1974 19 19
1973 15 15
1972 12 12
1971 23 23
1970 12 12
1969 10 10
1968 16 16
1967 9 9
1966 10 10
1965 6 6
1964 11 11
1963 9 9
1962 11 11
1961 9 9
1960 6 6
1959 5 5
1958 5 5
1957 5 5
1956 8 8
1955 6 6
1954 10 10
1953 13 13
1952 9 9
1951 12 12
1950 7 7
1949 13 13
1948 14 14
1947 21 21
1946 18 18
1945 9 9
1944 10 10
1931 6 6
1930 10 10

Top States for Allana (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
25%
FL 5
25%
MA 5
25%
TX 5
25%