Alania
Alania is a girl baby name. Ranked #7,973 in the US, popular nicknames include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Alania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 717 babies have been named Alania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #7,973 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,973
- Total SSA Count
- 14
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About the Name Alania
Alania is a girl name .
Alania is currently ranked #7,973 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alania include Ala, Aly, Alaie, and Alanie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alania include Alana, Alani, Alanna, Alannah, Alanis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis