Barbara vs Alianna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Girl #811 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"noble and gracious"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

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Barbara Rank #860

Alianna Rank #811

Alianna is more popular, ranked #811 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Alianna more popular?

Alianna is more popular, ranked #811 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Alianna mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Alianna means "noble and gracious" (Germanic/Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Alianna boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Alianna is primarily a girl name.