Alana: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced uh-LAN-uh · 3 syllables
Alana means “beautiful, precious”, from Irish.
Feminine form of Alan (from Alan + -a). In regular use since the 20th century.
- Meaning
- beautiful, precious
- Origin
- Irish
- Pronunciation
- uh-LAN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #140
- US babies a year
- about 1,704 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Alana?
Alana was the #140 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,085 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #140 |
| England & Wales | #225 |
| Scotland | #429 |
| Northern Ireland | #281 |
| Ireland | #249 |
| France | #481 |
| Canada | #472 |
| Australia | #188 |
How old are people named Alana?
Half of US adults named Alana are older than 29; most are between 18 and 64. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Alana
What does the name Alana mean?
Alana means “beautiful, precious”. It comes from Irish.
How do you pronounce Alana?
Alana is pronounced uh-LAN-uh.
How popular is the name Alana?
Alana was the #140 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,085 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Alana?
Half of US adults named Alana are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 64.