Alana

Pronunciation: [ ahl-AN-uh ]

Boy Name #16,012 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alana is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ahl-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Alana often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #16,012
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Alan #167 Alanzo #4762

Nicknames

Ala Aly Alaie

Also a Girl Name

Alana is also used as a girl name, ranked #143.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alana

Is Alana a boy or girl name?

Alana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #16012. As a girl name, it is ranked #143. Alana is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Alana?

Alana is pronounced ahl-AN-uh.

How popular is the name Alana?

Alana is currently ranked #16012 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Alana?

Common nicknames for Alana include Ala, Aly, and Alaie.

Is Alana a common or rare name?

Alana is an uncommon name, ranked #16012 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alana

Alana is a boy name .

Is Alana a boy or girl name? Alana is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,012 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #143. Alana is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alana is currently ranked #16,012 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Alana include Ala, Aly, and Alaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Alana include Alan, Alanzo . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.