Alane
Pronunciation: [ uhl-AYN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alane first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,561 babies have been named Alane in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alane is past its peak , currently ranked #66,168 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,168
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Alane
Alane is a girl name .
Alane is currently ranked #66,168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alane include Ala, Aly, Alie, and Alakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alane 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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