Alana

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Harmony; Beauty

Background: The name Alana originates from the Irish name 'Ailín,' which is derived from the Gaelic word for 'harmony' or 'beautiful.' This connection to its Gaelic roots highlights its meanings associated with pleasing qualities.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#491
Total births
66,187
Most popular decade
2000s (53,838 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+54 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1930

Gender usage

0.0% male 100.0% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1980
First year births
5
First year rank
#6,250
Peak year
1985
Peak year births
8
Peak rank
#4,698
Most recent year
2004
Recent year births
7
Recent rank
#8,926

Female

First year
1930
First year births
12
First year rank
#2,552
Peak year
2007
Peak year births
2,461
Peak rank
#143
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,054
Recent rank
#143

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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