Girl name guide

Alana name meaning, origin and style

Alana name meaning: meaning varies by tradition. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Irish and Hawaiian usage
Meaning
meaning varies by tradition
Say it
uh-LAH-nuh

Choosing Alana

A melodic modern name with a familiar sound and a number of possible cultural roots.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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