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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Feminine form of Alan, a name of uncertain Celtic origin often glossed 'little rock' or 'handsome'; also used in Hawaiian as 'awakening'
- Origin
- Irish/Celtic (feminine of Alan)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAN-uh
Alana is a modern-feeling girl's name with a classic, clean sound, pronounced uh-LAN-uh. It's the feminine form of Alan, a name of uncertain Celtic origin often glossed 'little rock' or 'handsome', and it's also used in Hawaiian as 'awakening'.
Meaning & Origin of Alana
Meaning: Feminine form of Alan, a name of uncertain Celtic origin often glossed 'little rock' or 'handsome'; also used in Hawaiian as 'awakening'.
Origin: Irish/Celtic (feminine of Alan).
How to Pronounce Alana
uh-LAN-uhIPA /əˈlænə/
Popularity of Alana
Alana ranked #143 in the U.S. in 2024, with 2,054 babies given the name. That's right at its peak rank of #143 in 2007, when 2,461 babies received it.
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FAQ
What does the name Alana mean?
Feminine form of Alan, a name of uncertain Celtic origin often glossed ‘little rock’ or ‘handsome’; also used in Hawaiian as ‘awakening’.
How do you pronounce Alana?
Alana is pronounced uh-LAN-uh (IPA: /əˈlænə/).
Is Alana a popular name right now?
Alana is near its all-time peak (#143 in 2007), ranked #143 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1930–2024.)
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