Alana

At a Glance: Name: 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) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: uh-LAN-uh

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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

Phonetic: uh-LAN-uh   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1930–2024.

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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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