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Alana Girl

Popularity: #142 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-LAH-nah / əˈlɑːnə

Irish; Hebrew

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Alana is a name with roots in both Irish and Hebrew cultures. In Irish, it is often associated with the term 'leanbh,' meaning 'child.' The name has gained popularity in various English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, since the late 20th century. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Alana has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States since the 1990s.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Alannah
  • Elana

International Variants

  • Alana (Spanish)
  • Alena (Slavic)
  • Elana (Hebrew)

Famous people named Alana

Alana Haim is a musician known for being a member of the band Haim.

Alana Thompson, also known as Honey Boo Boo, is a reality television personality.

Alana de la Garza is an actress recognized for her roles in various television series.

Alana Blanchard is a professional surfer and model.

Fictional characters named Alana

Alana is a character in the 'Song of the Lioness' series by Tamora Pierce, known for her bravery and determination.

Alana is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard,' where she is depicted as a young lioness.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alana was first seen in the United States in 1930. Alana has ranked as high as #303 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Pennsylvania. 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 (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 293
15%
CA 273
14%
FL 257
13%
NY 128
6%
NJ 91
5%
GA 78
4%
NC 70
3%
IL 60
3%
PA 58
3%
MA 53
3%
TN 47
2%
OH 47
2%
VA 43
2%
AZ 40
2%
MD 38
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
193012
19315
19325
19337
19345
19375
19395
19405
19419
194217
194342
1944104
1945134
1946194
1947219
1948221
1949198
1950183
1951189
1952172
1953160
1954139
1955119
1956132
1957116
1958103
1959100
1960127
1961159
1962156
1963199
1964215
1965191
1966200
1967220
1968211
1969211
1970250
1971203
1972227
1973278
1974337
1975442
1976370
1977365
1978440
1979606
1980636
1981639
1982707
1983633
1984655
1985977
1986728
1987623
1988652
1989666
1990720
1991701
1992671
1993773
1994798
1995900
19961,155
19971,038
19981,218
19991,246
20001,279
20011,233
20021,391
20031,621
20041,913
20051,974
20062,121
20072,461
20082,037
20091,904
20101,819
20111,702
20121,779
20131,758
20141,675
20151,629
20161,573
20171,447
20181,533
20191,340
20201,400
20211,333
20221,420
20231,617
20242,054