Alana
Alana is a girls' name of Hawaiian origin meaning “awakening, fair one, precious.” It ranked #140 in the United States in 2025. In Hawaiian, Alana means awakening or offering, connected to the dawn and spiritual arousal.
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how do you pronounce Alana?
ah-LAH-nah
where does the name Alana come from?
Alana is generally treated as a feminine form of Alan.
The name also has Celtic roots meaning 'dear child.' Its dual heritage has made it beloved globally, carrying the warmth of Hawaiian sunshine and the tenderness of Celtic endearment simultaneously.
how popular is this name?
Alana has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 80 years since 1944, and fell outside it for 2. It peaked at #140 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #140 |
| 2024 | #143 |
| 2023 | #185 |
| 2022 | #204 |
| 2021 | #224 |
| 2020 | #206 |
| 2019 | #232 |
| 2018 | #200 |
| 2017 | #212 |
| 2016 | #207 |
| 2010 | #170 |
| 2000 | #253 |
| 1990 | #369 |
| 1980 | #368 |
| 1970 | #651 |
| 1960 | #946 |
| 1950 | #625 |
| 1944 | #747 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Alana fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Alana
Its use as a standalone given name is comparatively modern, with no recorded use before the nineteenth century.
who are famous people named Alana?
- Alana Blanchard (Hawaiian professional surfer)
- Alana de la Garza (American actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Alana?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Alana?
what names go well with Alana?
Sibling names that share Alana's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Alana
What does the name Alana mean?
Alana means “awakening, fair one, precious”.
What is the origin of the name Alana?
Alana comes from the Hawaiian naming tradition. Related forms include Alanna, Allana and Alayna.
How popular is the name Alana?
Alana ranked #140 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #140, and it has spent 80 years in the top 1,000 since 1944.
Is Alana a boy or girl name?
Alana is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Alana?
Alana is pronounced ah-LAH-nah, with 3 syllables.
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