Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic, American
Meaning: Fair or beautiful, Bringer of Hope, Admirable
Pronunciation: uh-LAH-nuh, /əˈlɑːnə/, AA L AE N AH
Popularity Rank: #5,141
Alana is a Celtic name meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful'. It is a feminine form of Alan, which means 'handsome'.
The name Alana is of Celtic, American origin and means Fair or beautiful, Bringer of Hope, Admirable, Wonderful Light, Beautiful, Darling Child, Light and Buoy-any, An Offering, Little Rock. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alana is commonly found in United States of America, Brazil, United Kingdom, and 80 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-LAH-nuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˈlɑːnə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA L AE N AH
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Alana is recorded 11,361 times globally, ranking it as the 5,141th most common name worldwide.
Alana is most prevalent in United States of America, with 3,307 occurrences, making it the 1,248th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Alana is found among 1 in every 302 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #1,248 | 1 : 547 |
| Brazil | #440 | 1 : 302 |
| United Kingdom | #765 | 1 : 308 |
| Canada | #738 | 1 : 479 |
| Colombia | #3,882 | 1 : 4,120 |
| Russia | #1,904 | 1 : 1,398 |
| South Africa | #5,350 | 1 : 8,950 |
| Ireland | #761 | 1 : 422 |
| France | #6,239 | 1 : 6,973 |
| Mexico | #5,899 | 1 : 7,265 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alana from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Ally, Lani, Ana, Laney, Nala, Al, Lala, Allie, Nan, Lana Bear
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