Alana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Alana is an Irish name that means 'fair' or 'beautiful', derived from the word 'Ailín'. It evolved from the Irish language to modern English and is recognized for its harmonious sound. The name does not have biblical relevance, but it gained popularity in the mid-20th century. Alana is commonly perceived as elegant and feminine, with several variants and derivatives. Notable people with this name include Alana Stewart and Alana Haim.

The name Alana is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Alana has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Alana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10718th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13072nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 19652nd out of 24088 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1860th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 771st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 557th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 342nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 200th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 196th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Alana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Alana"

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Pronunciation

/əˈlænə/

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Origin

Irish

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Etymology

The name Alana is derived from the Irish name 'Ailín', which means 'little rock' or 'harmony'. It is often associated with the Gaelic word 'ailin', which translates to 'rock'.

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Meaning

fair, beautiful, harmony

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Language Evolution

Ailín (Irish), Alana (Modern English)

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Historical Usage

The name Alana became popular in the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States, and has since gained a warm reception for its melodic quality.

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Variants & Derivatives

Alana, Elena, Alayna, Lana

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Modern Popularity & Image

Alana is perceived as a soft and feminine name, often associated with beauty and grace. It remains a popular choice for girls in various cultures.

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Famous People

Alana Stewart - American actress and model, Alana Thompson - Reality TV personality known as 'Honey Boo Boo', Alana Haim - American musician and member of the band Haim

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Alana"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Alana"

"Alana" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 10718th of 10718 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 13072nd of 16616 14
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 19652nd of 24088 12
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1860th of 9204 355
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 771st of 12526 3,101
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 557th of 19264 5,187
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 342nd of 27321 11,998
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 200th of 35406 26,736
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 196th of 30306 18,779

Regional Popularity of "Alana" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 65.06%
4758th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Alana" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
62.61%
968th/1546
62.21%
968th/1556
100.00%
2353rd/2353
64.12%
992nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
31.84%
709th/2227
28.35%
689th/2430
35.86%
1023rd/2853
23.03%
639th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
18.62%
547th/2937
15.53%
541st/3483
17.79%
626th/3518
13.50%
546th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
9.74%
359th/3685
5.97%
267th/4475
7.05%
366th/5194
5.76%
364th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
4.63%
212th/4582
3.10%
160th/5164
2.56%
187th/7313
3.07%
229th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
6.95%
277th/3984
3.77%
169th/4487
2.64%
180th/6822
3.17%
199th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Alana"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Alana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.